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Digits in a Box Solution

Last updated on February 25, 2015 by Sal Ferrarello

Over the holidays, my six-year-old received the puzzle Digits in a Box. It is a lot of fun to try and puzzle out but sometimes I just want to put it away in the box. I’ve created this page with one answer for when I want to clean up.

Digits in a Box Answer

Step 1: Line Up the Numbers

Line up the numbers in the order 5 8 6 0 2 3 7 4 1 9

Digits in a Box Answer

Step 2: Flip over the Two and Three

Flip over the 2, so it looks like you have two 5s and flip over the 3.
Digits in a Box Line-up

Step 3: Stack the First Five Digits

Stack up 5 8 6 0 2 in that order

Solve Digits in a Box Stack

Continue stacking all of the first five digits

Solve Digits in a Box Stacked

Step 4: Insert the Three

Stand the 3 up and insert it into the stack from the side
Insert 3 into Digits in a Box

Step 5: Insert the Seven

Turn the 7 upside-down and insert it into the stack from the top

Insert 7 Upside Down

Step 6: Add the Four to the Side

Add the 4 to the side so it nests with the end of the 7.

Nest 4 with 7 for Digits in a Box

Step 7: Add the One to the Side

Add the 1 to the side, next to the 4.

Add 1 Next to 4

Step 8: Add the Nine to the Side

Add the 9 next to the edge of the 3 that sticks out.

Add 9 Next to Edge of 3

Sal Ferrarello
Sal Ferrarello (@salcode)
Sal is a PHP developer with a focus on the WordPress platform. He is a conference speaker with a background including Piano Player, Radio DJ, Magician/Juggler, Beach Photographer, and High School Math Teacher. Sal can be found professionally at WebDevStudios, where he works as a senior backend engineer.

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  1. Debbie says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Thank you so much for your solution to Digits in a Box. I bought this many years ago and recently found it in a drawer in my classroom. Although he did not find the solution, this kept my most difficult students engaged for the last month of school. I too was unable to put it back together. Thanks for your help. Now it’s all ready to challenge my students in September.

    Reply
    • Sal Ferrarello says

      August 26, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Hi Debbie,

      I’m happy to hear my posted solution was helpful to you in your classroom. Thank you for all you do as a teacher.

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    June 9, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Thank you, Sal!

    Reply
  3. Sheila says

    August 9, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Thank you for this easy solution.

    Reply

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