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Positive integer x and 18 are both multiples of positive integer n. If n > 1, which of the following is a possible value for 18 + x ?

a. 41
b. 67
c. 99
d. 103
e. 125

x and 18 are multiples of positive integer n. what could be the value of n. 18 can tell us the probable value of n. n could be 1, 18, 2, 9, 3, 6. it is also given in the question that n is greater that 1 (n>1). Now , we have to find out the value of 18+ x. In this point back solving is fine.

A) 41 ..........prime no. 18+x=41 . we are left with 23, which is also a prime . thus it can't be the multiple of n.
B)67............18+X=67.........x=49, which is not a multiple of n.
C)99..........18+x=99.........x=81......now it is a multiple of n. just look at the probable value of n. 9 is there.

So , the correct answer is C.

anyone can check rest of the options. only option C conforms our condition.
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Positive integer x and 18 are both multiples of positive integer n. If n > 1, which of the following is a possible value for 18 + x ?

a. 41
b. 67
c. 99
d. 103
e. 125


Since both 18 and x are multiples of n, then(18 + n) is also a multiple of n. And since n > 1, it follows that (18 + n) is not prime. That eliminates answer choices A, B and D.

To decide between C and E, let’s first set 18 + x = 99. Then, x = 81. We see that 99 is a possible value of (18 + x) if we let n = 3 or n = 9.

As an exercise, let’s show why answer choice E is not possible as well. If x + 18 = 125, then x = 107. Since 107 is a prime number, the only common factor of 107 and 18 is 1. Since n is a common factor of x and 18, we see that x cannot equal 107; thus, (x + 18) cannot equal 125.

Answer: C
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