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Re: x is an integer such that 1 x 100 [#permalink]
pmchrist wrote:
It took some time, I hope my solution is correct.
To be divisible by 9 and 12 means to be divisible by 2*2*3*3 (LCM). Which means that the original pair of numbers should be divisible by 12 and 3 or by 9 and 4 or by 6 and 6. As it is impossible for two neighbor number to be divisible by 6, we have not to examine this case. If we list all number that are divisible by 12 in given range, no neighbor number is divisible by 3. If we list all numbers divisible by 9, there are 5 pairs where neighbor number can be divided by 4, namely pairs: (8,9)(27,28)(44,45)(63,64)(91,92). Which means there are 5 pairs that satisfy the question. Overall there are 100/2=50 possible pairs in the given range, therefore answer is 5/50=1/10, which means correct choice is C


I think that instead of (91,92) is 71,72. However, I have a doubt here.

72 and 71 is a valid pair, nonetheless, if I am not mistaken, 72*73 is also divisible by 12 and 9 at the same time. In addition, 36*37 is also divisible by 12 and 9, and the same happens with 35*36. If the last is true, it creates three new pairs, and it would imply that A > B, right?
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Re: x is an integer such that 1 x 100 [#permalink]
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the pairs which is divisible by 4,9
8,9
27,28
35,36
36,37
44,45
63,64
71,72
72,73
80,81
99,100

Total 10 pairs
10/100 = 1/10
C is answer
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can you please share a detailed answer to the question.
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