Make a number smaller than 731, by moving just one stick

Kaustubh Katdare
@thebigk
Published: Oct 6, 2026
Updated: Oct 6, 2026
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Here's the arrangement of the number using matchsticks. The number shown is 731. What's the smallest number you can do? Let me know in the comments.

Move one stick to make number smaller than 731

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  • Priya Mehta

    @priya-mehta • Oct 6, 2026

    191

    move the top stick from 7 to 3 and you get 191 which is smaller than 731. ๐Ÿค”

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk • Oct 6, 2026

    You can make an even smaller number. I'll answer when there are more attempts at this. Let's see.