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− | When expressed in lowest terms, the denominator of this fraction will always be a divisor of the number <math>99 = 3\cdot 3\cdot 11</math>. This gives us the possibilities <math>\{1,3,9,11,33,99\}</math>. As <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are not both nine and not both zero, the denominator <math>1</math> can not be achieved, leaving us with <math>\boxed{(C)5}</math> possible denominators. | + | When expressed in the lowest terms, the denominator of this fraction will always be a divisor of the number <math>99 = 3\cdot 3\cdot 11</math>. This gives us the possibilities <math>\{1,3,9,11,33,99\}</math>. As <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are not both nine and not both zero, the denominator <math>1</math> can not be achieved, leaving us with <math>\boxed{\mathrm{(C) }5}</math> possible denominators. |
(The other ones are achieved e.g. for <math>ab</math> equal to <math>33</math>, <math>11</math>, <math>9</math>, <math>3</math>, and <math>1</math>, respectively.) | (The other ones are achieved e.g. for <math>ab</math> equal to <math>33</math>, <math>11</math>, <math>9</math>, <math>3</math>, and <math>1</math>, respectively.) | ||
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=== Solution 2 === | === Solution 2 === | ||
− | Another way to convert the decimal into a fraction ( | + | Another way to convert the decimal into a fraction (simplifying, I guess?). We have <cmath>100(0.\overline{ab}) = ab.\overline{ab}</cmath> <cmath>99(0.\overline{ab}) = 100(0.\overline{ab}) - 0.\overline{ab} = ab.\overline{ab} - 0.\overline{ab} = ab</cmath> <cmath>0.\overline{ab} = \frac{ab}{99}</cmath> |
+ | where <math>a, b</math> are digits. Continuing in the same way by looking at the factors of 99, we have 5 different possibilities for the denominator. <math>\boxed{(C)}</math> | ||
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+ | ~ Nafer | ||
+ | ~ edit by SpeedCuber7 | ||
+ | ~ edit by PojoDotCom | ||
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+ | === Solution 3 === | ||
+ | Since <math>\frac{1}{99}=0.\overline{01}</math>, we know that <math>0.\overline{ab} = \frac{ab}{99}</math>. From here, we wish to find the number of factors of <math>99</math>, which is <math>6</math>. However, notice that <math>1</math> is not a possible denominator, so our answer is <math>6-1=\boxed{5}</math>. | ||
+ | <cmath></cmath> | ||
+ | ~AopsUser101 | ||
+ | === Solution 4 (Alcumus) === | ||
+ | Since <math>0.\overline{ab} = \frac{ab}{99}</math>, the denominator must be a factor of <math>99 = 3^2 \cdot 11</math>. The factors of <math>99</math> are <math>1,</math> <math>3,</math> <math>9,</math> <math>11,</math> <math>33,</math> and <math>99</math>. Since <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are not both nine, the denominator cannot be <math>1</math>. By choosing <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> appropriately, we can make fractions with each of the other denominators. | ||
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+ | Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{5}</math>. | ||
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+ | == Video Solution == | ||
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+ | https://youtu.be/0_0XpawpVVs | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution by SpreadTheMathLove== | ||
+ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x086uFh-i00 | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
− | + | [[Category:Introductory Number Theory Problems]] | |
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Latest revision as of 13:23, 16 June 2024
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Problem
Suppose that and are digits, not both nine and not both zero, and the repeating decimal is expressed as a fraction in lowest terms. How many different denominators are possible?
Solution
Solution 1
The repeating decimal is equal to
When expressed in the lowest terms, the denominator of this fraction will always be a divisor of the number . This gives us the possibilities . As and are not both nine and not both zero, the denominator can not be achieved, leaving us with possible denominators.
(The other ones are achieved e.g. for equal to , , , , and , respectively.)
Solution 2
Another way to convert the decimal into a fraction (simplifying, I guess?). We have where are digits. Continuing in the same way by looking at the factors of 99, we have 5 different possibilities for the denominator.
~ Nafer ~ edit by SpeedCuber7 ~ edit by PojoDotCom
Solution 3
Since , we know that . From here, we wish to find the number of factors of , which is . However, notice that is not a possible denominator, so our answer is . ~AopsUser101
Solution 4 (Alcumus)
Since , the denominator must be a factor of . The factors of are and . Since and are not both nine, the denominator cannot be . By choosing and appropriately, we can make fractions with each of the other denominators.
Thus, the answer is .
Video Solution
Video Solution by SpreadTheMathLove
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x086uFh-i00
See Also
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