What is the smallest positive integer x, such that 1,152x is a perfect cube?
Options:
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 12
(E) 18 Stream of consciousness:
We need to make 1152x a perfect cube, hence we need to have the powers a multiple of 3
1152 = 2^7*3^2
The minimum value of x for which 1152x is a perfect cube = 2^2*3 = 12
Thus, the answer is (D).