Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question asks how many numbers are not divisible by a square of any integer greater than 1.
This means we are looking for numbers that are square-free, i.e., numbers that are not divisible by the square of any prime number (such as , , , etc.).
Steps to solve:
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Prime squares up to 100: The squares of primes that are less than or equal to are:
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Numbers divisible by squares:
- Numbers divisible by (i.e., ) are . There are such numbers.
- Numbers divisible by (i.e., ) are . There are such numbers.
- Numbers divisible by (i.e., ) are . There are 3 such numbers.
- Numbers divisible by (i.e., ) are . There are 2 such numbers.
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Using the principle of inclusion-exclusion, we calculate how many numbers are divisible by these squares.
- First, sum the counts of numbers divisible by and : .
- Next, subtract the overlap (numbers divisible by more than one square):
- Numbers divisible by are . There are 2 such numbers.
- Numbers divisible by (but is outside our range).
- Numbers divisible by (also outside our range).
- Numbers divisible by (outside our range).
- No overlap among other pairs.
So, the total number of numbers divisible by the square of any prime is:
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Square-free numbers: There are numbers below (from to ). The number of square-free numbers is the complement:
Thus, 61 numbers less than 100 are not divisible by a square of any integer greater than 1.
Would you like more details on any step? Here are 5 related questions to further explore this concept:
- How do you compute square-free numbers in a larger range?
- Can you explain the principle of inclusion-exclusion in more detail?
- What are square-free numbers used for in number theory?
- How would the result change if we included higher prime squares like ?
- Can we generalize this method for any upper limit, not just 100?
Tip: To find square-free numbers, it's helpful to focus on prime numbers and their powers because composite numbers derive from these primes.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Square-Free Numbers
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Formulas
Total Numbers = 99
Numbers divisible by prime squares = 40
Total Square-Free Numbers = 99 - 38 = 61
Theorems
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Square-Free Number Definition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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