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Suppose that we have access to an unlimited number of 5 and 11 cent stamps. Prove,...

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Suppose that we have access to an unlimited number of 5 and 11cent stamps. Prove, using simple induction, that we can use thesestamps to make any amount of postage that is at least 40 cents.

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Pn is the statement that we can make a postage of n centsusing 5cent and 11cent stampsP40 is true as sousing 8 stamps of 5cents each we can make 40cent stampageInduction assumption Any postage of    See Answer
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