If x is the product of the integers from 1 to 150, inclusive, and 5^y is a factor of x, what is the greatest possible value of y
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
See attachment for MNPQ and RSTU
Required
Find x and y
To solve this question, we make use of equivalent ratios of corresponding side lengths.
The ratio of corresponding sides are:
From the attachment, we have:
To solve for x, we equate and
Express as fraction
Make x the subject
To solve for y, we equate and
Express as fraction
Make y the subject
