How Many Divisors of $30^{2003}$ Are Not Divisors of $20^{2000}$?

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In summary, the Divisor Problem is a mathematical problem that involves finding the number of divisors for a given number, also known as the Tau function or the divisor function. In this specific problem, $30^{2003}$ and $20^{2000}$ represent two different numbers, and we are trying to determine which one has more divisors. The number of divisors for a given number can be found by finding the prime factorization of the number and using the formula (a+1)(b+1)(c+1)... where a, b, c, etc. are the exponents of the prime factors. Since $30 = 2 \times 3 \times 5$ and $20 = 2 \
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How many divisors of the number $30^{2003}$ are not divisor of $20^{2000}$?

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Congratulations to kaliprasad for his correct solution, which you can find below:

Let us factorise $30^{2003}$ and $20^{2000}$

$30^{2003}= 3^{2003} * 2 ^{2003} * 5^{2003}$

as 2,3,5 are pairwise co-primes and in factor each can come 0 to 2003 times that is 2004 ways
so number of factors = $(2003+1) * (2003 + 1) * (2003 +1)= 2004^3$

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$20^{2000}= 2^{2000} * (2 * 5) ^{2000}= 2^ {4000} * 5^{2000}$

$\gcd (30^{2003},20^{2000}) = 2^{2003} * 5 ^{2000}$

Any number that divides $30^{2003}$ and $20^{2000}$ must divide $\gcd (30^{2003},20^{2000})$

So number of numbers that divide $30^{2003}$ and $20^{2000}$ = $(2003+1)(2000+1) = 2004 * 2001$

So number of numbers that divide $30^{2003}$ and does not divide $20^{2000}$ = $2004^3 - 2004 * 2001 = 2004(2004^2-2021) = 8044086060$

8044086060 is the number of divisors of $30^{2003}$ that are not divisor of $20^{2000}$.
 

Related to How Many Divisors of $30^{2003}$ Are Not Divisors of $20^{2000}$?

1. What is the Divisor Problem?

The Divisor Problem is a mathematical problem that involves finding the number of divisors of a given number. It is often used in number theory and has various applications in cryptography and computer science.

2. What is the significance of $30^{2003}$ vs. $20^{2000}$ in the Divisor Problem?

The numbers $30^{2003}$ and $20^{2000}$ are used as examples in the Divisor Problem to demonstrate how the number of divisors can vary greatly between two numbers that are relatively close in value. The difference in the number of divisors of these two numbers is used to illustrate the complexity of the Divisor Problem.

3. How is the Divisor Problem solved?

The Divisor Problem can be solved using various methods, including trial and error, prime factorization, and the use of number theory theorems. It is a challenging problem that often requires advanced mathematical knowledge and techniques to solve.

4. What is the solution to the Divisor Problem for $30^{2003}$ vs. $20^{2000}$?

The number of divisors for $30^{2003}$ is 6009, while the number of divisors for $20^{2000}$ is 4001. Therefore, $30^{2003}$ has 2008 more divisors than $20^{2000}$.

5. What are some real-world applications of the Divisor Problem?

The Divisor Problem has applications in cryptography, where it is used to generate secure encryption keys. It is also used in computer science for efficient data storage and retrieval. In addition, the Divisor Problem has implications in the study of prime numbers and their distribution.

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