Number of integral pairs satisfying reciprocal equation
CAT 2007 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Hard · Number System
This is a hard Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2007 Slot 1 paper. It tests Number System. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
How many pairs of positive integers satisfy , where '' is an odd integer less than 60?
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
5
- E.
3
Answer
E
Explanation
. Since , . Given and is odd, possible values of are 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59.
- For , (integer).
- For , (integer).
- For , (integer). Other values of do not give integer . So there are 3 pairs.
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