Polynomials related Questions by Balaji

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    what is the highest power of 24 that can divide 70! ?



    a. 20



    b. 22



    c. 25



    d. 33





    answer choice b



    solution



    highest power of 24 that divides 70!

    24=2^3*3



    highest power 3 in 70!



    70/3

    =23+ quotients

    =23+7+2+1

    =33



    (2^2*3)^22=2^66*3^22 divides 70!



    24^22 divides 70!


     



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