Problem 733

Daily Math Challenge - June 07, 2022



You start with the number 1.  You are allowed two difference moves:  add one or multiply by three.  Your goal is to get to the number 1000.  What is the minimum number of moves that would be required to get from the starting point of one to an exact result of 1000?

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