1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 24

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Problem

The number of solution-pairs in the positive integers of the equation $3x+5y=501$ is:

$\textbf{(A)}\ 33\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 34\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 35\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 100\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \text{none of these}$

Solution

$\fbox{A}$

See also

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Preceded by
Problem 23
Followed by
Problem 25
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