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Let <math>x = a + \frac{b}{c}</math> where <math>a,b,c</math> are nonnegative integers and <math>0 \le b < c</math> (essentially, <math>x</math> is a mixed number). Then, | Let <math>x = a + \frac{b}{c}</math> where <math>a,b,c</math> are nonnegative integers and <math>0 \le b < c</math> (essentially, <math>x</math> is a mixed number). Then, | ||
− | <cmath>n = (a + \frac{b}{c}) \lfloor a +\frac{b}{c} \rfloor \Rightarrow n = (a + \frac{b}{c})a = a^2 + \frac{ab}{c}</cmath> | + | <cmath>n = \left(a + \frac{b}{c}\right) \left\lfloor a +\frac{b}{c} \right\rfloor \Rightarrow n = \left(a + \frac{b}{c}\right)a = a^2 + \frac{ab}{c}</cmath> |
Here it is sufficient for <math>\frac{ab}{c}</math> to be an integer. We can use casework to find values of <math>n</math> based on the value of <math>a</math>: | Here it is sufficient for <math>\frac{ab}{c}</math> to be an integer. We can use casework to find values of <math>n</math> based on the value of <math>a</math>: |
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[hide]Problem 10
Find the number of positive integers less than
for which there exists a positive real number
such that
.
Note: is the greatest integer less than or equal to
.
Solution
Solution 1
We know that cannot be irrational because the product of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational (but
is an integer). Therefore
is rational.
Let where
are nonnegative integers and
(essentially,
is a mixed number). Then,
Here it is sufficient for to be an integer. We can use casework to find values of
based on the value of
:
nothing because n is positive
The pattern continues up to . Note that if
, then
. However if
, the largest possible
is
, in which
is still less than
. Therefore the number of positive integers for
is equal to
Solution 2
Notice that is continuous over the region
for any integer
. Therefore, it takes all values in the range
over that interval. Note that if
then
and if
, the maximum value attained is
. It follows that the answer is
See Also
2012 AIME II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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