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Problem

The sum of all of the positive integer divisors of $6^2=36$ is $1+2+3+4+6+9+12+18+36=91$

(a) Determine a nice closed formula (i.e. without dots or the summation symbol) for the sum of all positive divisors of $6^n$.

(b) Repeat for $12^n$.

(c) Generalize.

Solution

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See Also

2006 UNCO Math Contest II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 5
Followed by
Problem 7
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