Math Problem Statement
If i want to reach 35500 exactly, but i can only add these numbers, 475, 1000, 2050, 3650, 5350 and 11000. Is there a combination where i use each number at least once?
Solution
To solve this, let's determine whether it's possible to reach exactly 35,500 by using each number at least once and summing a combination of:
- 475
- 1000
- 2050
- 3650
- 5350
- 11000
Step-by-step approach:
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Add all the numbers together: So, by using each number once, the total sum is 23,525.
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Difference between 35,500 and 23,525: This is the remaining amount we need to add to reach 35,500.
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Finding how to achieve 11,975 using the numbers: You can reuse the numbers to add up to 11,975. Let's try combinations:
- (too large, so this won’t work).
- (close but still not exact).
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Analysis:
After trying these combinations, I found it is possible to match 35,500 exactly
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Arithmetic
Formulas
Summation formula Σ (sum of individual values)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8