2013 AMC 10A Problem 19
Problem 19 of 25HarderNumber Theory
In base the number ends in the digit In base on the other hand, the same number is written as and ends in the digit For how many positive integers does the base--representation of end in the digit
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Solution
Note that the units digit represents the remainder when the number is divided by the base.
The question then boils down to finding all numbers, such that leaves a remainder of when divided by
This means that must divide Also note that since otherwise the remainder cannot be
The prime factorization of is Then, has factors. It has factors less than namely and This means there are valid values for
Thus, C is the correct answer.