Problem

Source: Cono Sur 1991-problem 6

Tags: inequalities, number theory, prime numbers, algebra unsolved, algebra



Given a positive integrer number $n$ ($n\ne 0$), let $f(n)$ be the average of all the positive divisors of $n$. For example, $f(3)=\frac{1+3}{2}=2$, and $f(12)=\frac{1+2+3+4+6+12}{6}=\frac{14}{3}$. a Prove that $\frac{n+1}{2} \ge f(n)\ge \sqrt{n}$. b Find all $n$ such that $f(n)=\frac{91}{9}$.