The problem involves determining the values of two stamp denominations given that there are exactly 33 postage amounts that cannot be formed, including the amount of 46 cents. The context suggests a focus on combinations of these stamp values to create various postage amounts, with a specified range from 1 to 100 cents.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem and questioning the assumptions made about the values of the stamps. Some guidance has been offered regarding the mathematical relationships involved, but no consensus has been reached on the specifics of the stamp values.
There is ambiguity in the problem statement regarding whether 46 cents is one of the stamp values or one of the amounts that cannot be formed. This uncertainty may affect the approach to finding the solution.
I find this ambiguous. Is one of the stamps 46 cents or is one of the "postage amounts that cannot be made up" 46 cents?jaqueh said:Homework Statement
There are exactly 33 postage amounts that cannot be made up using these stamps, including 46 cents. What are the values of the remaining stamps?
Having solved it on the assumption that it means 46c cannot be made up, I'm pretty sure that's what is intended.HallsofIvy said:I find this ambiguous. Is one of the stamps 46 cents or is one of the "postage amounts that cannot be made up" 46 cents?