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| + | A positive integer <math>N</math> has base-eleven representation <math>\underline{a}\underline{b}\underline{c}</math> and base-eight representation <math>\underline1\underline{b}\underline{c}\underline{a},</math> where <math>a,b,</math> and <math>c</math> represent (not necessarily distinct) digits. Find the least such <math>N</math> expressed in base ten. | ||
== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 12 March 2020
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Problem
A positive integer 
has base-eleven representation 
and base-eight representation 
where 
and 
represent (not necessarily distinct) digits. Find the least such expressed in base ten.
Solution
Since 
, 
, and are digits in base eight, they are all 7 or less. Now, from the given equation, 
. Since , , and have to be positive, 
. If 
, then by casework we see that 
and 
is the only solution. Since the question asks for the lowest working value, we can stop here. Finally, 
, so our answer is 
.
~ JHawk0224
See Also
| 2020 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 4 | |
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| All AIME Problems and Solutions | ||
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