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n and p are integers greater than 1;
5n is the square of a number;
75np is the cube of a number.
The smallest value for n + p is

A. 14
B. 18
C. 20
D. 30
E. 50

The smallest value for n is 5.

Recall that a perfect cube has prime factors that must each be raised to a multiple of 3. We will use this fact to solve for p.

So 75np = 375p, and since 375p = 5^3 x 3p is a cube, we see that the smallest value for p is 9 (notice that 375p = 5^3 x 3^3). Therefore, the smallest value for n + p is 5 + 9 = 14.

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5n = x^2
n = 5 because in order for x^2 to be an integer square, , the root must also be an integer

75np = x^3
75 = 3*5*5
75n = 3*5*5*5

in order for x^3 to be cubed, we need an even distribution of factors.
75n has three 5's and one 3, so p needs to add an additional two 3's

75np = 3*3*3*5*5*5

therefore:
n=5
p=3*3=9

n+p = 14
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