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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 <math>24</math>, while the other two multiply to <math>30</math>. What is the sum of the ages of Jonie's four cousins? | The ages of Jonie's four cousins are distinct single-digit positive integers. Two of the cousins' ages multiplied together give <math>24</math>, while the other two multiply to <math>30</math>. What is the sum of the ages of Jonie's four cousins? | ||
<math>\textbf{(A)} ~21 \qquad\textbf{(B)} ~22 \qquad\textbf{(C)} ~23 \qquad\textbf{(D)} ~24 \qquad\textbf{(E)} ~25</math> | <math>\textbf{(A)} ~21 \qquad\textbf{(B)} ~22 \qquad\textbf{(C)} ~23 \qquad\textbf{(D)} ~24 \qquad\textbf{(E)} ~25</math> | ||
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First look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to <math>24</math>. Since the ages must be single-digit, the ages must either be <math>3 \text{ and } 8</math> or <math>4 \text{ and } 6.</math> | First look at the two cousins' ages that multiply to <math>24</math>. Since the ages must be single-digit, the ages must either be <math>3 \text{ and } 8</math> or <math>4 \text{ and } 6.</math> | ||
Revision as of 02:46, 12 February 2021
Problem
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 ![\[3 + 8 + 5 + 6 = \boxed{(B) \text{ } 22}.\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/5/3/3/533b83ff6a78f1348e3e6954bcd78d80f5290f18.png)
-PureSwag
See Also
| 2021 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 4 |
Followed by Problem 6 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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