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Again, note that the prime factorization of 2024 is <math>2^3\cdot11\cdot23</math>. We know that for a factorial to contain a prime number <math>n</math>, it must be at least <math>n!</math>. Therefore, we have <math>n=\boxed{\textbf(D) } 23}.</math>
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Again, note that the prime factorization of 2024 is <math>2^3\cdot11\cdot23</math>. We know that for a factorial to contain a prime number <math>n</math>, it must be at least <math>n!</math>. Therefore, we have <math>n=\boxed{\textbf{(D) } 23}.</math>
  
 
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Revision as of 21:04, 8 November 2024

The following problem is from both the 2024 AMC 10A #5 and 2024 AMC 12A #4, so both problems redirect to this page.

Problem

What is the least value of $n$ such that $n!$ is a multiple of $2024$?

$\textbf{(A) } 11\qquad\textbf{(B) } 21\qquad\textbf{(C) } 22\qquad\textbf{(D) } 23\qquad\textbf{(E) } 253$

Solution 1

Note that $2024=2^3\cdot11\cdot23$ in the prime factorization. Since $23!$ is a multiple of $2^3, 11,$ and $23,$ we conclude that $23!$ is a multiple of $2024.$ Therefore, we have $n=\boxed{\textbf{(D) } 23}.$

~MRENTHUSIASM

Note: This is another example where knowing the prime factorization of the year is very useful

Solution 2 (very similar to Solution 1)

Again, note that the prime factorization of 2024 is $2^3\cdot11\cdot23$. We know that for a factorial to contain a prime number $n$, it must be at least $n!$. Therefore, we have $n=\boxed{\textbf{(D) } 23}.$

~FRANKLIN2013

Video Solution 1 by Power Solve

https://youtu.be/j-37jvqzhrg?si=qwyiAvKLbySyDR7D&t=529

Video Solution by Daily Dose of Math

https://youtu.be/DXDJUCVX3yU

~Thesmartgreekmathdude

See also

2024 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 4
Followed by
Problem 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions
2024 AMC 12A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 3
Followed by
Problem 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions

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