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number theory intermediate
Problem
How many two-digit positive integers are congruent to 1 (mod 3)?
Solution
If an integer is congruent to 1 mod 3, then it can be written in the form . Therefore, we have two inequalities: , and . The inequality has solution , and the inequality has solution . Therefore, must be an integer between and . There are such integers.
Final answer
30