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Prime factor problem

by msbinu Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:50 pm

HI

Can anyone help me in solving the below problem
What is the smallest positive integer k such that the product 1575 * k is a perfect square? (A) 7(B) 9(C) 15(D) 25(E) 63

Thanks a lot in advance
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Re: Prime factor problem

by hi4apoorva Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:40 pm

1575=(5*5*9*7)
You need one more 7

Ans :7
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Re: Prime factor problem

by Ben Ku Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:12 am

Please cite the source (author) of this problem. We cannot reply unless a source is cited (and, if no source is cited, we will have to delete the post!). Thanks.
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