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What is the smallest positive integer by which 625 must be divided so [#permalink] 26 Aug 2022, 20:30
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Question Stats: 82% (00:49) correct 18% (00:53) wrong based on 38 sessionsHide Show timer StatisticsWhat is the smallest positive integer by which 625 must be divided so that the quotient is a perfect cube?(A) 125 (B) 25(C) 5(D) 3 (E) 2 _________________
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Re: What is the smallest positive integer by which 625 must be divided so [#permalink] 30 Aug 2022, 04:48 Option: CPrime factorization of 625 is625 = 5 × 5 × 5 × 5As seen above the smallest prime factor is 5Here a perfect cube would be 5 x 5 x 5 = 125Therefore 5 is the smallest positive integer by which 625 must be divided to get a perfect cube as a quotient. Posted from my mobile device
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∴ 625 = 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 = 53 × 5For the smallest cube number,625 should be divided 5, 625 ÷ 5 = 125 = 53
Description for Correct answer: 5 | 625 5 | 125 5 | 25 5 | 5 | 1\( \Large 625 = 5 \times 5 \times 5 \times 5 \) Smallest number = 5 Part of solved Simplification questions and answers : >> Elementary Mathematics >> Simplification Comments Similar Questions |