The integer 30 can be written as a sum of consecutive positive integers in three ways:
30 = 9+10+11 = 6+7+8+9 = 4+5+6+7+8.

Find the smallest positive integer which can be written as a sum of consecutive positive integers in 12 ways.

(In reply to re: ummm... by Charlie)

*blush*, yes, I saw 15, and was calculating each one.  When I realized I past 12 of 'em, I stopped.

Posted by Thalamus on 2004-06-28 17:35:04