Formulation of problem 842

[Taar]

Hi. I pedantically think that the current (Tue May 23, 2023) statement of problem 842 could be improved.

The following sentences:

"Define an n-star polygon as an n-gon whose vertices are equally spaced points on a circle. Two n-star polygons differing by a rotation/reflection are considered different."

imply that there is an infinite number of n-star polygons.

Or do I read "an n-gon whose vertices are equally spaced points on a circle" incorrectly?

I would have written something along the lines of: "Consider n equally spaced points on a circle. Define an n-star polygon as an n-gon having those n points as vertices. Two n-star polygons differing by a rotation/reflection are considered different."

Of course the statement of the problem is quite understandable as it is, so that would be a case of dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

[WhatsUp]

Thank you for the feedback. We have made changes to the original wording according to your suggestion.