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==Problem 3== | ==Problem 3== | ||
Which of the following operations has the same effect on a number as multiplying by <math>\dfrac{3}{4}</math> and then dividing by <math>\dfrac{3}{5}</math>? | |||
<math>\text{(A)}\ \text{dividing by }\dfrac{4}{3} \qquad \text{(B)}\ \text{dividing by }\dfrac{9}{20} \qquad \text{(C)}\ \text{multiplying by }\dfrac{9}{20} \qquad \text{(D)}\ \text{dividing by }\dfrac{5}{4} \qquad \text{(E)}\ \text{multiplying by }\dfrac{5}{4}</math> | |||
[[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 3|Solution]] | [[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 3|Solution]] | ||
==Problem 4== | ==Problem 4== | ||
A teacher tells the class, | |||
<center> | |||
''"Think of a number, add 1 to it, and double the result. Give the answer to your partner. Partner, subtract 1 from the number you are given and double the result to get your answer."'' | |||
</center> | |||
Ben thinks of <math>6</math>, and gives his answer to Sue. What should Sue's answer be? | |||
<math>\text{(A)}\ 18 \qquad \text{(B)}\ 24 \qquad \text{(C)}\ 26 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 27 \qquad \text{(E)}\ 30</math> | |||
[[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 4|Solution]] | [[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 4|Solution]] | ||
==Problem 5== | ==Problem 5== | ||
Find the smallest whole number that is larger than the sum | |||
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<math>2\dfrac{1}{2}+3\dfrac{1}{3}+4\dfrac{1}{4}+5\dfrac{1}{5}.</math> | |||
</center> | |||
<math>\text{(A)}\ 14 \qquad \text{(B)}\ 15 \qquad \text{(C)}\ 16 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 17 \qquad \text{(E)}\ 18</math> | |||
[[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 5|Solution]] | [[1995 AJHSME Problems/Problem 5|Solution]] | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 23 May 2010
Problem 1
Walter has exactly one penny, one nickel, one dime and one quarter in his pocket. What percent of one dollar is in his pocket?
Problem 2
Jose is 
years younger than Zack. Zack is 
years older than Inez. Inez is 
years old. How old is Jose?
Problem 3
Which of the following operations has the same effect on a number as multiplying by 
and then dividing by 
?
Problem 4
A teacher tells the class,
"Think of a number, add 1 to it, and double the result. Give the answer to your partner. Partner, subtract 1 from the number you are given and double the result to get your answer."
Ben thinks of 
, and gives his answer to Sue. What should Sue's answer be?
Problem 5
Find the smallest whole number that is larger than the sum
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See also
| 1995 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by 1994 AJHSME |
Followed by 1996 AJHSME | |
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