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Min value of 'n' can be 10 i.e 4*22+6*12 => 22+22+22+22+2+2+2+2+2+2 = 100

Since we don't have 10 in the options proceed further, (10-1)+22/2 => 20 digits, which is again not in the options

(20-1) + 22/2 = 30 digits ( not in options)
(30-1) + 22/2 = 40 digits

Hence C.


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If each term in the sum a1+a2+a3+...+an either 2 or 22 and the sum equals 100, which of the following could be equal to n?

A. 38
B. 39
C. 40
D. 41
E. 42






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\(2a + 22b = 100\)

\(a + 11b = 50\)

\(a_0 = 6\)

\(b_0 = 4\)

\(a = 6 + 11x\)

\(b = 4 - x\)

\(n = a + b = 10 + 10x = 10 (x + 1)\)

Our \(n\) must be a multiple of \(10\)

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As long as set consists of numbers "22" and "2", then it should contain at least 1 term of number "22", so since the sum is equal to 100, then 100-22=78, 78/2= 39 ===> 1ea. ( number 22) + 39 ea. ( number 22) = 40.
P.S. if we assume that this set contains more than one term of number "22" then, i.e. 100 - 2*22 = 66, 66/2=33 ==> 33+2 = 35 - less then any of the responses.
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In order to maximize the no. of terms we need to minimize the frequency of the no. of 22's and maximize the frequency of the no. of 2's

Thus, there must be at least one 22 and others must be 2's

2k + 22 = 100
2k = 78
k = 39

Therefore, n = 39+1 = 40 (C)
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