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mynameisfunk
Sep24-10, 09:25 PM
Can anyone show me a proof of 1/4 being in the cantor set?? My prof said it is, I read it is, i saw no proof though. Not in my text anyway, also couldnt find it on google.

hamster143
Sep25-10, 03:03 AM
Write 1/4 in ternary.

g_edgar
Sep25-10, 04:19 PM
...and already know how to characterize the Cantor set in terms of ternary expansions...