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== Problem ==
 
== Problem ==
How many positive [[integer]]s <math>b</math> have the property that <math>\log_{b} 729</math> is a positive integer?
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How many three-digit numbers have at least one <math>2</math> and at least one <math>3</math>?
  
<math> \mathrm{(A) \ 0 } \qquad \mathrm{(B) \ 1 } \qquad \mathrm{(C) \ 2 } \qquad \mathrm{(D) \ 3 } \qquad \mathrm{(E) \ 4 } </math>
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<math>
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\text{(A) }52
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\qquad
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\text{(B) }54
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\qquad
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\text{(C) }56
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\qquad
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\text{(D) }58
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\qquad
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\text{(E) }60
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</math>
  
 
== Solution ==
 
== Solution ==

Revision as of 00:45, 30 December 2023

Problem

How many three-digit numbers have at least one $2$ and at least one $3$?

$\text{(A) }52 \qquad \text{(B) }54  \qquad \text{(C) }56 \qquad \text{(D) }58 \qquad \text{(E) }60$

Solution

If $\log_{b} 729 = n$, then $b^n = 729$. Since $729 = 3^6$, $b$ must be $3$ to some factor of 6. Thus, there are four (3, 9, 27, 729) possible values of $b \Longrightarrow \boxed{\mathrm{E}}$.

See also

2002 AMC 12P (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 6
Followed by
Problem 8
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