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If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3) Updated on: 31 Jul 2019, 02:35
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If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of \(n * (2^5) * (6^2) * (7^3)\), what is the smallest possible positive value of n?

A. 25
B. 27
C. 45
D. 75
E. 125
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If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3), what is the smallest possible positive value of n?

A.) 25
B.) 27
C.) 45
D.) 75
E.) 125


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Hi John,

Solution :
\((2^5) * (6^2) * (7^3) * n\) is the given number.

If both 5^2 & 3^3 are factors, then they must be present in the number.

Leaving rest of the prime factors and splitting 6^2 into 3^2 * 2^3.

The number is lacking 5^2 & a 3, so that 5^2 and 3^3 is a factor.

Hence the smallest number is 5^2 * 3 = 75

Hope it is clear

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If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3), what is the smallest possible positive value of n?

A. 25
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D. 75
E. 125
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Given \(n(2^5)(6^2)(7^3)\) is divisible by both \(5^2\) and \(3^3\).

Therefore \(n(2^5)(6^2)(7^3)\) will be divisible by LCM of \(5^2\) and \(3^3\).

LCM of \(5^2\) and \(3^3 = (5^2)(3^3)\)

By Simplifying the expression we get;

\(\frac{n(2^5)(6^2)(7^3)}{(5^2)(3^3)}\)

\(\frac{n(2^5)(2*3)^2(7^3)}{(5^2)(3^3)}\)

\(\frac{n(2^5)(2^2)(3^2)(7^3)}{(5^2)(3^3)}\)

\(\frac{n(2^7)(3^2)(7^3)}{(5^2)(3^3)}\)

\(\frac{n(2^7)(7^3)}{(5^2)(3)}\)

\(2\) and \(7\) are not divisible by \(5\) or \(3\). Hence \(n\) should be a multiple divisible by \((5^2*3)\)

Therefor \(n(2^7)(7^3)\) to be divisible by \((5^2*3)\), smallest possible of \(n\) Should be \(= 5^2*3 = 25*3 = 75\)

Answer (D)...

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Hello qoofi,

Please explain me more clearer.
Please check I dont get the answer of this question,


If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3) :

It means that n*2^5*6^2*7^3 his number is dicvisible by these 2 factors.
If it is divisible so we can write the equation as,

n*5^2*6^2*7^3/5^2*3^3
= n*5^2*(2^2*3^2) *7^3/5^2*3^3=so after this how to get the answer I dont get it.
Please explain me.
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Hello qoofi,

Please explain me more clearer.
Please check I dont get the answer of this question,


If both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3) :

It means that n*2^5*6^2*7^3 his number is dicvisible by these 2 factors.
If it is divisible so we can write the equation as,

n*5^2*6^2*7^3/5^2*3^3
= n*5^2*(2^2*3^2) *7^3/5^2*3^3=so after this how to get the answer I dont get it.
Please explain me.
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First, if a number, lets say X, is a factor of another number, lets say Y . Then Y is divisible by X

In the question, both 5^2 and 3^3 are factors of n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3), so n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3) must be divisible by 5^2 and 3^3

we can rewrite n x (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3) as n x (2^5) x (2^2) x (3^2) x (7^3)

so to make (2^5) x (2^2) x (3^2) x (7^3) divisible by 5^2 and 3^3, we need 5^2 and 3^1 ( if Y is divisible by X, then all prime factors of X must also be prime factors of Y)

so n= 5^2 and 3^1 which equals 75.

hope you find it helpful.
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Just compare 5^2 and 3^3 with >>>>>>>> (2^5) x (6^2) x (7^3)

5^2 = 25 is not present; also 3^2 is present instead of 3^3, so one additional 3 is required as well

So, n= 25x3 = 75 = Answer = D
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Solution



Given:
    • \(5^2\) and 3^3 are factors of \(n * (2^5) * (6^2) * (7^3)\)

To find:
• Smallest possible positive value of n.

Approach and Working:
    • \(n * (2^5) * (6^2) * (7^3) = 2^5 * (2^2*3^2) *7^3 *n\)
    • = \(2^7 * 3^2 *7^3 *n\)
    • \(5^2\) and \(3^3\)and both factors of \(2^7 * 3^2 *7^3 *n\).
    o Hence, \(2^7 * 3^2 *7^3 *n\) are divisible by \(5^2 * 3^3\).
    o Thus, n= \(3* 5^2\) = 75


Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Answer: D
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5^2 = 25 is not present; also 3^2 is present instead of 3^3, so one additional 3 is required as well

so, multiply 25 with 3 =75 will be answer
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