Recall that n is abundant if O(n) > 2n. Prove that if n = 2m-1(2m - 1) where m is a positive integer such that 2m - 1 is composite, then n is abundant.

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Recall that n is abundant if O(n) > 2n.
Prove that if n = 2m-1(2m - 1) where
m is a positive integer such that 2" - 1 is composite, then n is abundant.
Transcribed Image Text:Recall that n is abundant if O(n) > 2n. Prove that if n = 2m-1(2m - 1) where m is a positive integer such that 2" - 1 is composite, then n is abundant.
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