# P10420: Erdős Problem 524: Analysis exact value and asymptotic bounds

- ID: `P10420`
- Reference: `erdos-problem-524`
- Page: https://theoremdb.org/statements/P10420
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- Record maturity: Reviewed problem

## The problem

For any $t\in (0,1)$ let $t=\sum_{k=1}^\infty \epsilon_k(t)2^{-k}$ (where $\epsilon_k(t)\in \{0,1\}$). What is the correct order of magnitude (for almost all $t\in(0,1)$) for $ M_n(t)=\max_{x\in [-1,1]}\left\lvert \sum_{k\leq n}(-1)^{\epsilon_k(t)}x^k\right\rvert? $.

## Resolution

**Resolution status:** Resolved.
**Lean verification:** Not Lean-verified.

An informal proof is recorded. No Lean formalization is attached.

## Research packet

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## Lean verification

An informal proof is recorded. No Lean formalization is attached.

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## References

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