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This is only possible if <math>9a=36</math>, so <math>a=4</math> is the only way this can be true. | This is only possible if <math>9a=36</math>, so <math>a=4</math> is the only way this can be true. | ||
| − | So the numbers that have this property are <math>40 | + | So the numbers that have this property are <math>40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49</math>. |
| − | Therefore the answer is <math> | + | Therefore the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }10}</math> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Problem
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is subtracted from the number. The units digit of the result is 
. How many two-digit numbers have this property?
Solution
Let the number be 
where 
and 
are the tens and units digits of the number.
So 
must have a units digit of
This is only possible if 
, so 
is the only way this can be true.
So the numbers that have this property are 
.
Therefore the answer is 
See Also
| 2005 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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