Math Problem Statement
Find the number of natural numbers between 101 and 999 which are divisible by both 2 and 5.
Solution
To find the natural numbers between 101 and 999 that are divisible by both 2 and 5, we need numbers that are divisible by , since both conditions (divisibility by 2 and 5) are met by divisibility by 10.
Step-by-Step Solution
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Define the range: We need numbers between 101 and 999.
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Identify the first number divisible by 10 within the range:
- The smallest number greater than or equal to 101 that is divisible by 10 is 110.
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Identify the last number divisible by 10 within the range:
- The largest number less than or equal to 999 that is divisible by 10 is 990.
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Set up an arithmetic sequence:
- The numbers divisible by 10 between 110 and 990 form an arithmetic sequence with the first term , the last term , and a common difference .
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Calculate the number of terms in the sequence: Substituting the values:
Conclusion
There are 89 natural numbers between 101 and 999 that are divisible by both 2 and 5.
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Tip: When searching for numbers divisible by two factors, use their least common multiple (LCM) to simplify counting.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Divisibility
Arithmetic Sequences
Number Theory
Formulas
Common multiple divisibility: divisibility by both 2 and 5 is equivalent to divisibility by their least common multiple (LCM), which is 10
Arithmetic sequence term formula: n = (l - a) / d + 1
Theorems
LCM theorem for divisibility
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8