1990 AHSME Problems/Problem 19

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Problem

For how many integers $N$ between $1$ and $1990$ is the improper fraction $\frac{N^2+7}{N+4}$ $\underline{not}$ in lowest terms?

$\text{(A) } 0\quad \text{(B) } 86\quad \text{(C) } 90\quad \text{(D) } 104\quad \text{(E) } 105$

Solution

$\fbox{B}$

See also

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Problem 18
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Problem 20
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