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It also mentions that it is divisible by <math> 7 </math>, so the number is definitely divisible by all the factors of <math> 42 </math>. | It also mentions that it is divisible by <math> 7 </math>, so the number is definitely divisible by all the factors of <math> 42 </math>. | ||
| − | In our answer choices, the one that is not a factor of <math> 42 </math> is <math> \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 28} </math>. | + | In our answer choices, the one that is not a factor of <math> 42 </math> is <math> \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 28} </math>. |
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| + | == Solution 2 == | ||
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| + | We can look for counterexamples. For example, letting <math>n = 13 \cdot 14 \cdot 15</math>, we see that <math>n</math> is not divisible by 28, so (D) is our answer. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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Problem
Suppose that 
is the product of three consecutive integers and that is divisible by 
. Which of the following is not necessarily a divisor of ?
Solution
Whenever is the product of three consecutive integers, is divisible by 
, meaning it is divisible by 
.
It also mentions that it is divisible by , so the number is definitely divisible by all the factors of 
.
In our answer choices, the one that is not a factor of is 
.
Solution 2
We can look for counterexamples. For example, letting 
, we see that is not divisible by 28, so (D) is our answer.
See Also
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