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− | Denote <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> as the tens and units digit of <math>N</math>, respectively. Then <math>N = 10a+b</math>. It follows that <math>10a+b=ab+a+b</math>, which implies that <math>9a=ab</math>. Since <math>a\neq0</math>, <math>b=9</math>. So the units digit of <math>N</math> is <math>\boxed{(\text{ | + | Denote <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> as the tens and units digit of <math>N</math>, respectively. Then <math>N = 10a+b</math>. It follows that <math>10a+b=ab+a+b</math>, which implies that <math>9a=ab</math>. Since <math>a\neq0</math>, <math>b=9</math>. So the units digit of <math>N</math> is <math>\boxed{(\text{E})9}</math>. |
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 20:58, 16 November 2013
- The following problem is from both the 2001 AMC 12 #2 and 2001 AMC 10 #6, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
Let and denote the product and the sum, respectively, of the digits of the integer . For example, and . Suppose is a two-digit number such that . What is the units digit of ?
Solution
Denote and as the tens and units digit of , respectively. Then . It follows that , which implies that . Since , . So the units digit of is .
See Also
2001 AMC 12 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 1 |
Followed by Problem 3 |
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions |
2001 AMC 10 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 5 |
Followed by Problem 7 | |
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions |
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