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Take Factorial Ratios, Get Minimum (Posted on 2023-05-17) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Determine the minimum value of a nonnegative integer N, such that:
            (20N)!
            ------
            (N!)21
is NOT an integer.

Provide valid reasoning to support your answer.

Note: Computer program or spreadsheet assisted methodologies are welcome, but an analytical solution is preferred.

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 4.0000 (1 votes)

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Some Thoughts re: I think this is it. | Comment 2 of 3 |
(In reply to I think this is it. by Larry)

Larry's answer makes sense, because it is the smallest prime that is greater than 20.
  Posted by Steve Herman on 2023-05-17 10:28:54

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