Math Problem Statement

How many integers between 1 and 100 (inclusive) are divisible by 5?

Solution

The problem asks, "How many integers between 1 and 100 (inclusive) are divisible by 5?"

To solve this:

  1. The integers divisible by 5 are of the form 5n5n, where nn is an integer.
  2. We need to find all such integers from 1 to 100.

The smallest number divisible by 5 in this range is 5×1=55 \times 1 = 5, and the largest number divisible by 5 is 5×20=1005 \times 20 = 100.

Thus, the integers divisible by 5 are 5,10,15,,1005, 10, 15, \dots, 100.

Now, to find how many such numbers exist:

  • This is an arithmetic sequence where the first term a=5a = 5, the common difference d=5d = 5, and the last term l=100l = 100.
  • The number of terms in this sequence is given by the formula: n=lad+1n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 Substituting the values: n=10055+1=955+1=19+1=20n = \frac{100 - 5}{5} + 1 = \frac{95}{5} + 1 = 19 + 1 = 20

Thus, there are 20 integers between 1 and 100 that are divisible by 5. The correct answer is c. 20.

Would you like further clarification or details?

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Tip: When dealing with divisibility problems, listing the first and last terms helps set up a clear arithmetic sequence to count the numbers efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Divisibility
Arithmetic Sequences

Formulas

n = (l - a) / d + 1

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8