The number one million can be presented by 2 digits : 1000000,
i.e. a chain of 7 digits.
Another possibility is 1000
2. 3 distinct digits, 5 characters. I
You are requested to express one million, using
a single digit d plus some operators creating a chain of n characters ( digits and operators).
What digit is your choice and how low is the minimal n?
a). The permissible operators are :
+ - * / and ^.
b). Sqrt and ! are allowed as well.”
.
REM: count digits and operators only, ignore ^, concatenation and brackets; e.g. (77-7)/7 is counted as 6.
(In reply to
re: Best known of each digit by Ady TZIDON)
Ady wrote:
"Lord’s use of ! as symbol of derangement is allowed"
I'm always happy to be an advocate for derangement
!SL
(Also, in response to "Why no rating" - I tend to not rate problems unless they are either wildly difficult or way too easy. I also look for any import to the field, e.g., in best solution methods, as opposed to curiosities.)
Edited on December 5, 2020, 12:02 pm