October 2008
Problem of the Month

Biggest Number Problem

What is the largest number less than googol, written out in words, that has no "n" in its spelling?

A Googol is one followed by a hundred zeros.

Solution to the Problem:

The number 88, spelled eighty-eight, is the largest number less than googol that does not contain an "n."

Besides sending in his answer of 88, Les Walker also sent in "FORTYSIX RAISED TO THE SIXTIETH POWER YIELDS 58273******************* FOR A TOTAL OF 99 NUMBERS, A LITTLE OVER HALF A GOOGLE."
Les gets extra credit for that answer!

Correctly solved by:

1. John Funk	Ventura, California
2. Scott Woody	Mountain View High School Mountain View, Wyoming
3. David & Judy Dixon	Bennettsville, South Carolina
4. Claire Lewis	John Handley High School Winchester, Virginia
5. Trey Briggs	Mountain View High School Mountain View, Wyoming
6. Josey Pitts	Mountain View High School Mountain View, Wyoming
7. Les Walker	Ventura, California
8. Richard Johnson	La Jolla, California

Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher