2021 AMC 10B Problems/Problem 5
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Problem
The ages of Jonie's four cousins are distinct single-digit positive integers. Two of the cousins' ages multiplied together give 
, while the other two multiply to 
. What is the sum of the ages of Jonie's four cousins?
Solution
First look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to . Since the ages must be single-digit, the ages must either be 
or 
Next, look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to . Since the ages must be single-digit, the only ages that work are 
Remembering that all the ages must all be distinct, the only solution that works is when the ages are 
and 
.
We are required to find the sum of the ages, which is ![\[3 + 8 + 5 + 6 = \boxed{(B) \text{ } 22}.\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/5/3/3/533b83ff6a78f1348e3e6954bcd78d80f5290f18.png)
Video Solution by OmegaLearn (Using Factors)
~ pi_is_3.14
Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath
https://youtu.be/gLahuINjRzU?t=857
~IceMatrix
See Also
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