Each of the four positive integers has exactly six positive divisors. There are exactly positive numbers which are exact divisors of at least one of the numbers. One of these is . Find all possible values of .(Both and are counted as divisors of the number .)
Problem 1570
Official solution
1. Understanding the problem: We are given four consecutive integers each having exactly six positive divisors. We are also given that there are exactly 20 different positive numbers which are exact divisors of at least one of these numbers, and one of these divisors is 27.
2. Divisors of a number: A number has exactly six divisors if it is of the form or , where and are distinct prime numbers. This is because:
- For , the divisors are .
- For , the divisors are .
3. Given divisor 27: Since 27 is , it must be a divisor of one of the numbers. However, since each number has exactly six divisors, none of the numbers can be itself. Therefore, one of the numbers must be .
4. **Checking the form **: Since each number has exactly six divisors, we need to check if can be of the form .
5. **Finding **:
- Let's assume . Then the numbers are .
- Check the number of divisors for each:
- has divisors (6 divisors).
- has divisors (6 divisors).
- has divisors (6 divisors).
- has divisors (8 divisors).
6. Conclusion: Since 246 has 8 divisors, is not a valid solution. We need to find another set of four consecutive numbers where each has exactly six divisors.
7. **Rechecking the form **:
- Let's assume and check the next three numbers.
- We need to find such that each have exactly six divisors.
8. **Finding another possible **:
- Let's try . Then the numbers are .
- Check the number of divisors for each:
- has divisors (18 divisors).
- (prime) has divisors (2 divisors).
- has divisors (8 divisors).
- has divisors (4 divisors).
9. Conclusion: Since none of the sets of four consecutive numbers fit the criteria, we need to re-evaluate our approach.
10. Re-evaluating the problem:
- Given that 27 is a divisor, one of the numbers must be .
- We need to find another set of four consecutive numbers where each has exactly six divisors.
11. Final check:
- Let's try again and check the next three numbers.
- Check the number of divisors for each:
- has divisors (18 divisors).
- (prime) has divisors (2 divisors).
- has divisors (8 divisors).
- has divisors (4 divisors).
12. Conclusion: Since none of the sets of four consecutive numbers fit the criteria, we need to re-evaluate our approach.