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number theory intermediate
Problem
What is the least positive integer such that is a factor of ?
Solution
We find the prime factorization of . . Thus, we want to have a factor of , a factor of , and factors of . The largest prime in the factorization is , so . The exponent of 5 in the prime factorization of 11! is only 2, since only the factors 5 and 10 are divisible by 5. Similarly, 12!, 13!, and 14! only have 2 fives in their prime factorizations. Since contains a factor of , a factor of , and three factors of , the least positive integer is .
Final answer
15