For an integer m≥3, let S(m)=1+13+…+1m (the fraction 12 does not participate in addition and does participate in fractions 1k for integers from 3 until m). Let n≥3 and k≥3 . Compare the numbers S(nk) and S(n)+S(k) .
Source: 2016 Argentina OMA Finals L3 p2
Tags: Sum, algebra, Compare
For an integer m≥3, let S(m)=1+13+…+1m (the fraction 12 does not participate in addition and does participate in fractions 1k for integers from 3 until m). Let n≥3 and k≥3 . Compare the numbers S(nk) and S(n)+S(k) .