Template:Sequence of the Day for January 13

Intended for: January 13, 2012

Timetable

• Draft entered by Daniel Forgues January 09, 2017 ✓
• Draft to be reviewed by November 13, 2011
• Draft to be approved by December 13, 2011

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A000124: Central polygonal numbers (the Lazy Caterer’s sequence):

n (n + 1) 2 + 1

; or, maximal number of pieces formed when slicing a pancake with

n

cuts.

{ 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, 29, 37, ... }

What is the maximal number of pieces formed when slicing a pancake with 63 cuts: 2017, which is a prime.