2022 AMC 8 Problem 3

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3.

When three positive integers a,a, b,b, and cc are multiplied together, their product is 100.100. Suppose a<b<c.a < b < c. In how many ways can the numbers be chosen?
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11
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44
Answer: E
Concepts:factorcasework
Small hint:
The smallest number must be a factor of 100100
Big hint:
Try possible values of aa with a3<100a^3<100
Solution:
Since a<b<ca< b< c and abc=100abc=100, we have a3<100a^3<100, so a≤4a\le4. Also aa must divide 100100, so a∈{1,2,4}a\in\{1,2,4\}.
If a=1a=1, the pairs (b,c)(b,c) are (2,50),(4,25),(5,20)(2,50),(4,25),(5,20). If a=2a=2, the only possible pair is (5,10)(5,10). If a=4a=4, then bc=25bc=25, and there is no integer bb with 4<b<c4< b< c.
There are 44 possible triples.
Thus, the correct answer is E.
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