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An Irrational Demand (Posted on 2018-07-17)

This delicious and open-ended problem appeared in Gary Antonick's short-lived NYT's column Numberplay.

At a restaurant, the check for your meal comes as: "Pi dollars due. Exact payment required." What do you do?

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Pay with an infinity dollar bill. Add on any finite tip you wish.

Your change will be the same infinity dollar bill you paid with.

Posted by Larry on 2018-07-18 12:40:18

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