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number theory intermediate

Problem

Let be the smallest positive, three-digit integer congruent to 5 (mod 11). Let be the smallest positive, four-digit integer congruent to 5 (mod 11). What is ?
Solution
Both and can be written in the form . For , we have that , so , so since must be an integer, we have that , so . For , we have that , so , so since must be an integer, we have that , so . Therefore, .
Final answer
902