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Polynomial Divisor

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January 4, 2009
algebrapolynomial

Problem Statement

What is the largest integer that is a divisor of (n\plus{}1)(n\plus{}3)(n\plus{}5)(n\plus{}7)(n\plus{}9) for all positive even integers n n? <spanclass=latexbold>(A)</span> 3<spanclass=latexbold>(B)</span> 5<spanclass=latexbold>(C)</span> 11<spanclass=latexbold>(D)</span> 15<spanclass=latexbold>(E)</span> 165 <span class='latex-bold'>(A)</span>\ 3 \qquad <span class='latex-bold'>(B)</span>\ 5 \qquad <span class='latex-bold'>(C)</span>\ 11 \qquad <span class='latex-bold'>(D)</span>\ 15 \qquad <span class='latex-bold'>(E)</span>\ 165