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Getting The Minimum With SOD (Posted on 2008-12-02) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Determine the minimum value of a positive decimal integer m such that:

SOD(m) = 100, and: SOD(2m) = 110

where, SOD(x) denotes the sum of the digits of x.

Note: Try to derive a non computer-assisted method, although computer program/spreadsheet solutions are welcome.

  Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 4.5000 (2 votes)
Solution: (Hide)
The required minimum value of m is 2,449,999,999,999.

For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Brian Smith in this location.

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  Subject Author Date
SolutionSolutionDej Mar2008-12-02 21:22:04
SolutionSolutionBrian Smith2008-12-02 15:31:43
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