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Joao jumps 2^{k-1} meters at jump k

Source: Portugal OPM 1995 p1

May 18, 2024
number theory

Problem Statement

Joao Salta-Pocinhas jumps 11 meter in the first jump, 22 meters in the second, 44 meters in the third, . . ., 2nāˆ’12^{n-1} meters in jump number nn. Is there any possibility for Joao to choose the directions of his jumps in order to get back to the starting point?