Problem Solving Competition


Fifth Problem


Chicken McNuggets are available only in 6-piece, 9-piece, or 20-piece packages (assume that happy meals are not available). This means that some numbers of McNuggets are impossible to order. For example, it is impossible to order exactly 13 McNuggets. What is the largest number of McNuggets that can not be ordered?



Note: you must give your answer and explain how you found it. Answers without reasons will receive 0 points.

Indicate:

  • your name
  • e-mail address
  • date and time of submission

    Drop your solution in PB 341 (give to Maria Voloshina or slip under the door).

    See http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~mvoloshina/competition/ for more information

    Questions? Email Rachel Mayo at rachelq@csufresno.edu