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==Solution==
==Solution==
We quickly see that for n=1, we have <math>m\le{m}</math>, so (m,1) satisfies the conditions for all m. Our answer is <math>\text{(E)}</math> Infinite
We quickly see that for n=1, we have <math>m\le m+1</math>, so (m,1) satisfies the conditions for all m. Our answer is <math>\boxed{\text{(E) Infinite}}</math>.
 
==See Also==
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Problem

For how many positive integers m is there at least 1 positive integer n such that $mn \le m + n$?

$\text{(A)}\ 4 \qquad \text{(B)}\ 6 \qquad \text{(C)}\ 9 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 12 \qquad \text{(E)}$ Infinite.

Solution

We quickly see that for n=1, we have $m\le m+1$, so (m,1) satisfies the conditions for all m. Our answer is $\boxed{\text{(E) Infinite}}$.

See Also

2002 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 3
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Problem 5
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