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Alex Bellos

Alex Bellos

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Writer, Freelance

London

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Total articles 904

  • Did you solve it? That’s numberwang!

    By Alex Bellos| The Guardian Verified Earlier today I set three number puzzles. Here they are again with solutions. 1. Well balancedWhat number equals the average of its digits? Solution 4.5If you allow trailing zeros, there are three solutions with four digits and one with five. 1.500 2.250 3.750 1.80002. The painted cubeA large wooden cube is painted on all of its faces. I divide the cube into a thousand mini cubes by slicing it nine times in each dimension. How many cubes have no paint on them?

    By Alex Bellos · The Guardian

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Can you solve it? That’s numberwang!

    By Alex Bellos| Yahoo Canada Verified Today, we’re down with the digits. Here are three elegant number puzzles, each nudging your brain to think creatively in different ways. What number equals the average of its digits? A large wooden cube is painted on all of its faces. I divide the cube into a thousand mini cubes by slicing it nine times in each dimension. How many cubes have no paint on them?

    By Alex Bellos · Yahoo Canada

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Did you solve it? That’s numberwang!

    By Alex Bellos| The Guardian Verified Earlier today I set three number puzzles. Here they are again with solutions. 1. Well balancedWhat number equals the average of its digits? Solution 4.5If you allow trailing zeros, there are three solutions with four digits and one with five. 1.500 2.250 3.750 1.80002. The painted cubeA large wooden cube is painted on all of its faces. I divide the cube into a thousand mini cubes by slicing it nine times in each dimension. How many cubes have no paint on them?

    By Alex Bellos · The Guardian

    Apr. 14, 2025

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Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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