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number theory intermediate
Problem
A base-10 three digit number is selected at random. Which of the following is closest to the probability that the base-9 representation and the base-11 representation of are both three-digit numerals?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
To be a three digit number in base-10: Thus there are three-digit numbers in base-10 To be a three-digit number in base-9: To be a three-digit number in base-11: So, Thus, there are base-10 three-digit numbers that are three digit numbers in base-9 and base-11. Therefore the desired probability is .
Final answer
E