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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