Maths Olympiad Prep

Track / Stage 5 / 275 of 400 #875 of 1964

Problem 875

AIME late
Number theory Difficulty 5.7 Prove it

12. Show that a positive integer nn is composite if and only if ϕ(n)nn\phi(n) \leqslant n-\sqrt{n}.

This one wants a proof. Work it on paper, then read the official solution and mark yourself. Be honest about it: the record is only any use to you if it is.

Official solution

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