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number theory senior

Problem

For how many positive integers is also a positive integer?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
We know that or else will be negative, resulting in a negative fraction. We also know that or else the fraction's denominator will exceed its numerator making the fraction unable to equal a positive integer value. Substituting all values from to gives us integer values for . Counting them up, we have possible values for .
Final answer
D