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We compute <math>2^8+1=257</math>. We're all familiar with what <math>6^3</math> is, namely <math>216</math>, which is too small. The smallest cube greater than it is <math>7^3=343</math>. <math>2^{18}+1</math> is too large to calculate, but we notice that <math>2^{18}=(2^6)^3=64^3</math>, which therefore clearly will be the largest cube less than <math>2^{18}+1</math>. So, the required number of cubes is <math>64-7+1= \boxed{\textbf{(E) }58}</math> | We compute <math>2^8+1=257</math>. We're all familiar with what <math>6^3</math> is, namely <math>216</math>, which is too small. The smallest cube greater than it is <math>7^3=343</math>. <math>2^{18}+1</math> is too large to calculate, but we notice that <math>2^{18}=(2^6)^3=64^3</math>, which therefore clearly will be the largest cube less than <math>2^{18}+1</math>. So, the required number of cubes is <math>64-7+1= \boxed{\textbf{(E) }58}</math> | ||
| − | Fun | + | Fun Fact: <math>2^{18}+1=262145</math> ~ xxsc |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 11 November 2019
Problem 25
How many perfect cubes lie between 
and 
, inclusive?
Solution
We compute 
. We're all familiar with what 
is, namely 
, which is too small. The smallest cube greater than it is 
. is too large to calculate, but we notice that 
, which therefore clearly will be the largest cube less than . So, the required number of cubes is 
Fun Fact:~ xxsc
~ xxsc
See Also
| 2018 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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