2013 AMC 10B Problem 18
Problem 18 of 25IntermediateAlgebraNumber Theory
The number has the property that its units digit is the sum of its other digits, that is How many integers less than but greater than have this property?
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Solution
Once the first three digits are given, their sum determines the units digit, provided that the sum is at most
We separate the possibilities according to the thousands digit.
If the thousands digit is then the sum of the hundreds and tens digits must be at most For each possible sum there are choices, because the hundreds digit can range from to
Thus, this case gives the ninth triangular number:
If the thousands digit is the only qualifying number below is giving cases in total.
Thus, the correct answer is D.