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number theory junior
Problem
A standard six-sided die is rolled, and is the product of the five numbers that are visible. What is the largest number that is certain to divide ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
The product of all six numbers is . The products of numbers that can be visible are , , ..., . The answer to this problem is their greatest common divisor -- which is , where is the least common multiple of . Clearly and the answer is .
Final answer
B