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document.write( "What is the largest seven-digit number divisible by 44 that can be formed by the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 each used exactly once? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #772403 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the largest seven-digit number divisible by 44 that can be formed by the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 each used exactly once? \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Start with 8764321. \n" ); document.write( "8764321/44 = 199189.1136 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "44*199189 = 8764316 \n" ); document.write( "========== \n" ); document.write( "By subtracting 44 repeatedly ----> 8761324 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "I don't think there's an algebraic method to solve this, and I don't think there's anything to learn from it. \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( "I first missed the fact that there is no 5. \n" ); document.write( "MathLover added a 9.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Still, IMO, it's a useless problem. \n" ); document.write( "Maybe New Year's Day is not a good day to do math? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Most importantly, no animals were injured in the process.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |