Math Problem Statement

Ollie arranges the numbers 1 to 6 to form three 2-digit numbers. Exactly one of his numbers divides by 3 and exactly one other divides by 4. None of them divide by 5. The three numbers add to 93. What is the number which does not divide by either 3 or 4?

Solution

We are tasked with finding the number that neither divides by 3 nor by 4 among three 2-digit numbers formed from the digits 1 to 6, with certain conditions. The sum of the three numbers is 93, exactly one number divides by 3, exactly one other divides by 4, and none of them divides by 5.

Step 1: Divisibility rules

  • Divisibility by 3: A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.
  • Divisibility by 4: A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last two digits is divisible by 4.
  • Divisibility by 5: A number is divisible by 5 if it ends in 0 or 5. Since none of the numbers divides by 5, none of the numbers will end in 0 or 5.

Step 2: Possible 2-digit numbers

The digits we are working with are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. These digits must be arranged into three 2-digit numbers. The sum of these digits is: 1+2+3+4+5+6=211 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21 This information will help us check our final answers.

Step 3: Dividing the numbers

Let the three 2-digit numbers be N1N_1, N2N_2, and N3N_3. According to the problem:

  • One of these numbers divides by 3.
  • Another divides by 4.
  • The third does not divide by either 3 or 4.

Step 4: Strategy for forming numbers

We know that the total sum of N1+N2+N3=93N_1 + N_2 + N_3 = 93, and we will try to form numbers that satisfy the divisibility conditions.

Step 5: Trial and error approach

We will form various combinations of numbers using the digits 1 to 6, ensuring that the sum of the numbers equals 93. After checking different possibilities, one possible valid solution is:

  • N1=36N_1 = 36: divisible by 4 (since 36 is divisible by 4).
  • N2=21N_2 = 21: divisible by 3 (since the sum of the digits, 2 + 1 = 3, is divisible by 3).
  • N3=36N_3 = 36.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Divisibility Rules
Addition

Formulas

Divisibility by 3: sum of digits divisible by 3
Divisibility by 4: last two digits divisible by 4
Divisibility by 5: last digit is 0 or 5

Theorems

Divisibility Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7