K King Math New member Joined Jun 14, 2016 Messages 4 Jun 15, 2016 #1 C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C.
C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C.
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,550 Jun 15, 2016 #2 King Math said: C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C. Click to expand... Please reply with a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far, starting with the formula(s), etc, that they gave you in class. Thank you!
King Math said: C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C. Click to expand... Please reply with a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far, starting with the formula(s), etc, that they gave you in class. Thank you!
D Deleted member 4993 Guest Jun 15, 2016 #3 King Math said: C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C. Click to expand... 999999 < 1000999 So 999999 + 10001000 < 1001 * 1000999 ..... and continue....
King Math said: C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000 Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C. Click to expand... 999999 < 1000999 So 999999 + 10001000 < 1001 * 1000999 ..... and continue....