2021 AMC 10B Problems/Problem 5
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The ages of Jonie's four cousins are distinct single-digit positive integers. Two of the cousins' ages multiplied together give , while the other two multiply to . What is the sum of the ages of Jonie's four cousins?
Solution
First look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to . Since the ages must be single-digit, the ages must either be or
Next, look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to . Since the ages must be single-digit, the only ages that work are Remembering that all the ages must all be distinct, the only solution that works is when the ages are and .
We are required to find the sum of the ages, which is
Video Solution by OmegaLearn (Using Factors)
~ pi_is_3.14
Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath
https://youtu.be/gLahuINjRzU?t=857
~IceMatrix
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