Math Challenge: Clock Face Puzzle: Divide the numbers on a clock face into three separate groups, where the sum of the numbers in each group is identical.
Step 1: Calculate the Total Sum of All Numbers
First, add up all the numbers on a clock face:
Step 2: Determine the Target Sum for Each Section
Second, divide the total sum by three:
Each section’s sum must be equal to 26.
Step 3: Form Three Equal-Sum Groups
Arrange the numbers into three groups so that each group totals 26.
Extensions:
Can you find a way to divide the numbers into four equal-sum groups instead?
What happens if you try to split them into two groups?