Integer Pairs Satisfying x + y = xy
CAT 2004 Slot 1 · QA · Easy · Number System
The total number of integer pairs satisfying the equation is:
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
None of the above
Answer
C
Explanation
Rearranging the equation: Since are integers, and must be factors of . Case 1: . Case 2: . So there are exactly integer pairs: and .
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