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A positive integer <math>N</math> has base-eleven representation <math>\underline{a}\kern 0.1em\underline{b}\kern 0.1em\underline{c}</math> and base-eight representation <math>\underline1\kern 0.1em\underline{b}\kern 0.1em\underline{c}\kern 0.1em\underline{a},</math> where <math>a,b,</math> and <math>c</math> represent (not necessarily distinct) digits. Find the least such <math>N</math> expressed in base ten. | A positive integer <math>N</math> has base-eleven representation <math>\underline{a}\kern 0.1em\underline{b}\kern 0.1em\underline{c}</math> and base-eight representation <math>\underline1\kern 0.1em\underline{b}\kern 0.1em\underline{c}\kern 0.1em\underline{a},</math> where <math>a,b,</math> and <math>c</math> represent (not necessarily distinct) digits. Find the least such <math>N</math> expressed in base ten. | ||
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− | == Solution == | ||
From the given information, <math>121a+11b+c=512+64b+8c+a \implies 120a=512+53b+7c</math>. Since <math>a</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>c</math> have to be positive, <math>a \geq 5</math>. Since we need to minimize the value of <math>n</math>, we want to minimize <math>a</math>, so we have <math>a = 5</math>. Then we know <math>88=53b+7c</math>, and we can see the only solution is <math>b=1</math>, <math>c=5</math>. Finally, <math>515_{11} = 621_{10}</math>, so our answer is <math>\boxed{621}</math>. | From the given information, <math>121a+11b+c=512+64b+8c+a \implies 120a=512+53b+7c</math>. Since <math>a</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>c</math> have to be positive, <math>a \geq 5</math>. Since we need to minimize the value of <math>n</math>, we want to minimize <math>a</math>, so we have <math>a = 5</math>. Then we know <math>88=53b+7c</math>, and we can see the only solution is <math>b=1</math>, <math>c=5</math>. Finally, <math>515_{11} = 621_{10}</math>, so our answer is <math>\boxed{621}</math>. | ||
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==Solution 2 (Official MAA)== | ==Solution 2 (Official MAA)== | ||
The conditions of the problem imply that <math>121a + 11b + c = 512 + 64b + 8 c + a</math>, so <math>120 a = 512+ 53b+7c</math>. The maximum digit in base eight is <math>7,</math> and because <math>120a \ge 512</math>, it must be that <math>a</math> is <math>5, 6,</math> or <math>7.</math> When <math>a = 5</math>, it follows that <math>600=512 + 53b+7c</math>, which implies that <math>88 = 53b+7c</math>. Then <math>b</math> must be <math>0</math> or <math>1.</math> If <math>b = 0</math>, then <math>c</math> is not an integer, and if <math>b = 1</math>, then <math>7c = 35</math>, so <math>c = 5</math>. Thus <math>N = 515_{11}</math>, and <math>N=5\cdot 121 + 1\cdot 11 + 5 = 621</math>. The number <math>637_{11} =1376_{8} = 766</math> also satisfies the conditions of the problem, but <math>621</math> is the least such number. | The conditions of the problem imply that <math>121a + 11b + c = 512 + 64b + 8 c + a</math>, so <math>120 a = 512+ 53b+7c</math>. The maximum digit in base eight is <math>7,</math> and because <math>120a \ge 512</math>, it must be that <math>a</math> is <math>5, 6,</math> or <math>7.</math> When <math>a = 5</math>, it follows that <math>600=512 + 53b+7c</math>, which implies that <math>88 = 53b+7c</math>. Then <math>b</math> must be <math>0</math> or <math>1.</math> If <math>b = 0</math>, then <math>c</math> is not an integer, and if <math>b = 1</math>, then <math>7c = 35</math>, so <math>c = 5</math>. Thus <math>N = 515_{11}</math>, and <math>N=5\cdot 121 + 1\cdot 11 + 5 = 621</math>. The number <math>637_{11} =1376_{8} = 766</math> also satisfies the conditions of the problem, but <math>621</math> is the least such number. | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Latest revision as of 04:48, 21 January 2023
Contents
Problem
A positive integer has base-eleven representation
and base-eight representation
where
and
represent (not necessarily distinct) digits. Find the least such
expressed in base ten.
Solution 1
From the given information, . Since
,
, and
have to be positive,
. Since we need to minimize the value of
, we want to minimize
, so we have
. Then we know
, and we can see the only solution is
,
. Finally,
, so our answer is
.
~ JHawk0224
Solution 2 (Official MAA)
The conditions of the problem imply that , so
. The maximum digit in base eight is
and because
, it must be that
is
or
When
, it follows that
, which implies that
. Then
must be
or
If
, then
is not an integer, and if
, then
, so
. Thus
, and
. The number
also satisfies the conditions of the problem, but
is the least such number.
Video Solution
Minor edits by TryhardMathlete
Video Solution by OmegaLearn
https://youtu.be/mgEZOXgIZXs?t=1204
~ pi_is_3.14
Video Solution
See Also
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