Reverse Divisors and Magic Numbers

Costa, Eudes Antonio; Santos, Ronaldo Antonio

doi:10.2478/rmm-2025-0012

Abstract

The study examines the relationship between Ball’s magic numbers and reverse divisors. These numbers are the source of beautiful and curious properties. Activities related to numbers can be a fun way to motivate mathematics students, while also enabling surprising analysis and connections.

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Reverse Divisors and Magic Numbers

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