How many multiples of 6 are there strictly between each pair of numbers? 0 and…
2017
How many multiples of 6 are there strictly between each pair of numbers?
0 and 100
-6 and 34
- A.
16 and 6
- B.
17 and 6
- C.
17 and 7
- D.
16 and 7
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: 16 and 6.
“Strictly between” means the endpoints are excluded.
For 0 and 100: 6, 12, 18, ..., 96. This gives ((96 - 6) / 6) + 1 = 16 multiples.
For -6 and 34: 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30. This gives 6 multiples.
So the required pair is 16 and 6.
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