If a 5-digit palindrome has a third digit that is twice the second dig...
The number 14641 is a 5-digit palindrome where the third digit (6) is twice the second digit (3), and the fourth digit (4) is twice the third digit (6).
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If a 5-digit palindrome has a third digit that is twice the second dig...
Explanation:
Given conditions:
- The number is a 5-digit palindrome.
- The third digit is twice the second digit.
- The fourth digit is twice the third digit.
Steps to find the number:
1. Let's assume the palindrome number is abcba, where a, b, c are digits.
2. Since it is a palindrome number, a = a (the first and last digits are the same).
3. The third digit is twice the second digit, so c = 2b.
4. The fourth digit is twice the third digit, so b = 2c = 4b (substitute c = 2b).
5. From step 4, we get b = 0 which is not possible as b is a digit from 1 to 9.
6. Hence, the assumption made in step 1 is incorrect.
7. Let's try another assumption where the number is abccba.
8. Using the conditions:
- a = a (first and last digits are the same)
- c = 2b (the third digit is twice the second digit)
- c = 2c = 4b (the fourth digit is twice the third digit)
9. From the above conditions, we get b = 1 and c = 2.
10. Therefore, the number is 14641.
So, the correct answer is option C) 14641.