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PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Distance/Rate Problems
Consider a positive integer represented by the product: , where d and e are distinct prime numbers that are both greater than 2. How many distinct even factors does this integer possess?
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1
B
4
C
60
96
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E
120
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To find the number of distinct even factors of the integer represented by , we first note that the total number of factors of a number in the form is given by . Here, the exponents are 4 for 2, 3 for d, and 5 for e. Thus, the total number of factors is . To find the number of even factors, we must…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Your application of distance = rate × time to trains, boats, and commuters, including relative speed.
Common trap
Mixing units (miles per hour vs. minutes) or averaging speeds — average speed is total distance over total time.
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655-705
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PS
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