The Math Forum

For anyone with a love of math
 
HomeHome  ­CalendarCalendar  ­GalleryGallery  ­FAQFAQ  ­SearchSearch  ­MemberlistMemberlist  ­UsergroupsUsergroups  ­RegisterRegister  ­Log inLog in  
Post new topic   Reply to topicShare | 
 

 Combinatorics

View previous topic View next topic Go down 
AuthorMessage
hunter34
New Member
New Member


Number of posts: 2
Age: 15
Location: Dallas,TX
Registration date: 2008-08-14

PostSubject: Combinatorics   Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:02 am

How many of the first 100 positive integers are expressible as a sum of three or fewer members of the set
{3^0, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3, 3^4} if we are allowed to use the same power more than once. For example, 5 can be represented, but 8 cannot.

1994 UNC Charlotte Comprehensive Exam
Back to top Go down
View user profile
 

Combinatorics

View previous topic View next topic Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

Permissions of this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
The Math Forum :: Middle School Topics :: Counting & Probability-
Post new topic   Reply to topic