1960 AHSME Problems/Problem 17
Problem 17
The formula gives, for a certain group, the number of individuals whose income exceeds dollars. The lowest income, in dollars, of the wealthiest individuals is at least:
Solution
Plug for because is the number of people who has at least dollars. In order to undo raising to the power, raise both sides to the power.
The answer is .
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