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Following from the fact that <math>n+1</math> must be prime, we can use to answer choices as possible solutions for <math>n</math>. <math>A</math>, <math>C</math>, and <math>E</math> don't work because <math>n+1</math> is even, and <math>D</math> does not work since <math>999</math> is divisible by <math>9</math>. Thus, the only correct answer is <math>996 \implies \boxed{\textbf{(B)}}</math>. | Following from the fact that <math>n+1</math> must be prime, we can use to answer choices as possible solutions for <math>n</math>. <math>A</math>, <math>C</math>, and <math>E</math> don't work because <math>n+1</math> is even, and <math>D</math> does not work since <math>999</math> is divisible by <math>9</math>. Thus, the only correct answer is <math>996 \implies \boxed{\textbf{(B)}}</math>. | ||
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[hide]Problem
What is the greatest three-digit positive integer for which the sum of the first positive integers is a divisor of the product of the first positive integers?
Solutions
Solution 1
Because the sum of positive integers is , and we want this to not be a divisor of the , must be prime. The greatest three-digit integer that is prime is . Subtract to get
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Solution 2
Following from the fact that must be prime, we can use to answer choices as possible solutions for . , , and don't work because is even, and does not work since is divisible by . Thus, the only correct answer is .
See Also
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