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<math>\textbf{(A) }15\qquad\textbf{(B) }16\qquad\textbf{(C) }17\qquad\textbf{(D) }18\qquad\textbf{(E) }20</math> | <math>\textbf{(A) }15\qquad\textbf{(B) }16\qquad\textbf{(C) }17\qquad\textbf{(D) }18\qquad\textbf{(E) }20</math> | ||
| − | == Solution == | + | == Solution 1== |
If we start off with the first digit, we know that it can't be <math>9</math> since <math>9</math> is not a factor of <math>120</math>. We go down to the digit <math>8</math>, which does work since it is a factor of <math>120</math>. Now, we have to know what digits will take up the remaining four spots. To find this result, just divide <math>\frac{120}{8}=15</math>. The next place can be <math>5</math>, as it is the largest factor, aside from <math>15</math>. Consequently, our next three values will be <math>3,1</math> and <math>1</math> if we use the same logic. Therefore, our five-digit number is <math>85311</math>, so the sum is <math>8+5+3+1+1=18\implies \boxed{\textbf{(D) }18}</math>. | If we start off with the first digit, we know that it can't be <math>9</math> since <math>9</math> is not a factor of <math>120</math>. We go down to the digit <math>8</math>, which does work since it is a factor of <math>120</math>. Now, we have to know what digits will take up the remaining four spots. To find this result, just divide <math>\frac{120}{8}=15</math>. The next place can be <math>5</math>, as it is the largest factor, aside from <math>15</math>. Consequently, our next three values will be <math>3,1</math> and <math>1</math> if we use the same logic. Therefore, our five-digit number is <math>85311</math>, so the sum is <math>8+5+3+1+1=18\implies \boxed{\textbf{(D) }18}</math>. | ||
| − | == Solution( | + | == Solution 2 (Factorial) == |
120 is 5!, so we have 5,4,3,2,1. Now look for the largest digit which you multiple numbers. | 120 is 5!, so we have 5,4,3,2,1. Now look for the largest digit which you multiple numbers. | ||
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Contents
Problem
Let 
be the greatest five-digit number whose digits have a product of 
. What is the sum of the digits of ?
Solution 1
If we start off with the first digit, we know that it can't be 
since is not a factor of . We go down to the digit 
, which does work since it is a factor of . Now, we have to know what digits will take up the remaining four spots. To find this result, just divide 
. The next place can be 
, as it is the largest factor, aside from 
. Consequently, our next three values will be 
and 
if we use the same logic. Therefore, our five-digit number is 
, so the sum is 
.
Solution 2 (Factorial)
120 is 5!, so we have 5,4,3,2,1. Now look for the largest digit which you multiple numbers.
Making the greatest integer,
8 is the largest value and will go in the front.
We can express the number as .
.
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See Also
| 2018 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 13 |
Followed by Problem 15 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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