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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 2 (Factorial) == | ||
+ | <math>120</math> is <math>5!</math>, so we have <math>(5)(4)(3)(2)(1) = 120</math>. (Alternatively, you could identify the prime factors <math>(5)(3)(2)(2)(2) = 120</math>.) Now look for the largest digit you can create by combining these factors. | ||
− | = | + | <math>8=4 \cdot 2</math> |
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+ | Use this largest digit for the ten-thousands place: <math>8</math>_ , _ _ _ | ||
− | + | Next you use the <math>5</math> and the <math>3</math> for the next places: <math>85,3</math> _ _ (You can't use <math>3 \cdot 2=6</math> because the <math>2</math> was used to make <math>8</math>.) | |
− | <math> | + | Fill the remaining places with 1: <math>85,311</math> |
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<math> = (5)(8)(3)(1)(1) =120</math> | <math> = (5)(8)(3)(1)(1) =120</math> | ||
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<math>8+5+3+1+1=\boxed{\textbf{(D) }18}</math>. | <math>8+5+3+1+1=\boxed{\textbf{(D) }18}</math>. |
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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)
is
, so we have
. (Alternatively, you could identify the prime factors
.) Now look for the largest digit you can create by combining these factors.
Use this largest digit for the ten-thousands place: _ , _ _ _
Next you use the and the
for the next places:
_ _ (You can't use
because the
was used to make
.)
Fill the remaining places with 1:
.
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See Also
2018 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 15 | |
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