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algebra junior

Problem

The quotient of two positive integers is and their product is 160. What is the value of the larger of the two integers?
Solution
Let be the smaller integer. Then the larger integer is . The product of the integers is 160, so . Since is positive, this implies which in turn implies that the larger integer is .
Final answer
20