There is a theorem in my textbook that states,
Let $E$ be a bounded measurable set of real numbers. Suppose there is a bounded countably infinite set of real numbers $\Lambda$ for which the collection of translates of $E$, $\{\lambda + E\}_{\lambda \in \Lambda}$, is disjoint. Then $m(E) = 0$.
I'm a little confused about this theorem, because it's saying that a set is bounded and countably infinite at the same time. But if a set is bounded, isn't it supposed to be finite?
Thanks in advance
Best Answer
The set $\{2^{-k}\ |\ k \in \mathbb{Z}^+\}$ is bounded and countably infinite.