The Magic Number of Kaprekar
The Magic Number of Kaprekar
Last updated at Aug. 29, 2025 by Teachoo
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Checking Kaprekar’s constant for number 2025 Arrange the digits to create the largest and smallest possible numbers. Largest number (A): 5220 Smallest number (B): 0225 Subtract the smaller number from the larger one. 5220 – 0225 = 5220 – 225 = 4995 2. Repeat the process with the new number (4995). Largest number: 9954 Smallest number: 4599 Subtraction: 9954 - 4599 = 5355 3. Repeat again with the new number (5355). Largest number: 5553 Smallest number: 3555 Subtraction: 5553 - 3555 = 1998 4. Repeat again with the new number (1998). Largest number: 9981 Smallest number: 1899 Subtraction: 9981 - 1899 = 8082 5. Repeat again with the new number (8082). Largest number: 8820 Smallest number: 0288 Subtraction: 8820 - 288 = 8532 6. Repeat again with the new number (8532). Largest number: 8532 Smallest number: 2358 Subtraction: 8532 - 2358 = 6174 Thus, after 6 rounds, we have arrived at 6174, Kaprekar's constant.