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Though this be madness, yet there is method in it... (Posted on 2012-09-20)

From a posting to the Math Fun mailing list by R. W. Gosper, Dec 03 2009:

(Begin)
Gosper: I just reordered checks.
Bank Lady: Where would you like the numbering to start?
Gosper: What was my last one?
Bank Lady: 1093
Gosper: Well then obviously 3511 .
Bank Lady: [Opens mouth. Decides not to ask. Resumes typing.]
(End)

My question : How many checks can you order for Mr. Gosper's checkbook, using his numbering system?

Submitted by Ady TZIDON

Rating: 4.3333 (3 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

Only one. Maybe there other Wieferich Primes , but the Bank Lady would not know them. Confer other posts.

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Subject	Author	Date
Solution	Math Man	2013-04-14 20:40:53
att: JER	Ady TZIDON	2012-09-23 12:13:41
re: Solution	Jer	2012-09-20 22:34:50
My answer	Caleb	2012-09-20 20:35:30
Solution	Chris, PhD	2012-09-20 11:56:14
Best Answer	broll	2012-09-20 10:42:10

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