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Number theory Difficulty 1.4 Junior Find the answer Canada

The number 385385 has three
prime factors. The sum of these prime factors is

Pick one

Solutions — 2

Solution 1

Since 385385 has a units digit
of 55, then it is divisible by 55. Dividing, we get 3855=77\frac{385}{5}=77.

Since 77=7×1177=7\times11, then the three
prime factors of 385385 are 55, 77
and 1111, and their sum is 5+7+11=235+7+11=23.

Solution 2

Since 385 has a units digit of 55, then it is divisible by 55. Dividing, we get 3855=77\frac{385}{5}=77.

Since 77=7×1177=7\times11, then the three
prime factors of 385385 are 55, 77
and 1111, and their sum is 5+7+11=235+7+11=23.

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