2004 AMC 8 Problem 19

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19.

A whole number larger than 22 leaves a remainder of 22 when divided by each of the numbers 3,3, 4,4, 5,5, and 6.6. The smallest such number lies between which two numbers?
4040 and 4949
6060 and 7979
100100 and 129129
210210 and 249249
320320 and 369369
Answer: B
Concepts:least common multiplemodular arithmetic
Small hint:
If the number leaves remainder 2,2, subtract 2.2.
Big hint:
The result must be divisible by 3,3, 4,4, 5,5, and 6.6.
Solution:
Let xx be the number. Then x−2x - 2 is divisible by 3,3, 4,4, 5,5, and 6.6.
The least common multiple of these numbers is 60,60, which makes xx 62.62.
Thus, B is the correct answer.
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