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36 identical books must be arranged in rows with the same number of books in each row. Each row must contain at least three books and there must be at least three rows. A row is parallel to the front of the room. How many different arrangements are possible ?

Correct Answer: 5

Explanation:

The following arrangements satisfy all 3 conditions.


Arrangement 1: 3 books in a row; 12 rows.


Arrangement 2: 4 books in a row; 9 rows.
Arrangement 3: 6 books in a row; 6 rows.
Arrangement 4: 9 books in a row; 4 rows.
Arrangement 5: 12 books in a row; 3 rows.


 


Therefore, the possible arrangements are 5.


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