Mathematics Problem of the Week

Fall 2004

POW 5: Lucky 7s

Find the last digit of

and

where there are 2004 sevens in both expressions.

Due Friday, October 1st  at Noon.

 

 

Solutions should be submitted to Dr. Dan Gagliardi’s mailbox in the Math office or sent via e-mail to dgaliardi@stlawu.edu

Presentation counts! The prize-winning entry will be selected from all correct submissions, based on the clarity, creativity and elegance of the solution.

Look for the SLU POW on the Web at http://it.stlawu.edu/~math/activities/