2018 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 14
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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
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(factorial)
120 is 5!, so we have 5,4,3,2,1. Now look for the largest digit which you multiple numbers.
Making the greatest integer,
8 is the largest value and will go in the front so we can express it as 8,5,3,1,1
We don't even need the number just add
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