The integers from 1 through 10 (inclusive) are divided into three groups, each containing at least one number. These groups satisfy the additional property that if x is in a group and 2x≤10, then 2x is in the same group. How many different ways are there to create the groups?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

As per the previous comment I won't giv you the fully worked solution itself. But if you can give an example of a possibility of these 3 groups I will sure give a hint.

Answer 3

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