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number theory intermediate
Problem
What is the largest integer that must divide the product of any consecutive integers?
Solution
Any consecutive integers will have at least one multiple of an even number not divisible by and a multiple of Therefore the product of any consecutive integers must be divisible by
We can check that no larger number divides every product of four consecutive integers by considering .
We can check that no larger number divides every product of four consecutive integers by considering .
Final answer
24