The question is correct. Let X be an n-element set of positive integers each of whose...

The question is correct.

Let X be an n-element set of positive integers each of whose elements is at most (2ⁿ - 2)/n. Use the pigeonhole principle to show that X has 2 distinct nonempty subsets A ≠ B with the property that the sum of the elements in A is equal to the sum of the elements in B.

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Colby Messinger answered 1 year ago

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