Which of the following must be an integer?

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Which of the following must be an integer?

by CappyAA » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:10 pm
If n and y are positive integers and 450y = n^3, which of the following must be an integer?

I. y/((3)(2^2)(5))
II. y/((3^2)(2)(5))
III. y/((3)(2)(5^2))

A. None
B. I only
C. II only
D. III only
E. I, II, and III



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by Ian Stewart » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:08 pm
I posted a solution here:

www.beatthegmat.com/number-properties-q-t13973.html

There are other solutions on this forum- search for '450 integer' and you should find a few.