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1992 AIME Problems/Problem 6

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Problem

For how many pairs of consecutive integers in is no carrying required when the two integers are added?

Solution

Consider what carrying means: If carrying is needed to add two numbers with digits and , then or or . 6. Consider . has no carry if . This gives possible solutions.

With , there obviously must be a carry. Consider . have no carry. This gives possible solutions. Considering , have no carry. Thus, the solution is .

1992 AIME (ProblemsResources)
Preceded by
Problem 5
Followed by
Problem 7
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