2020 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 1
Problem
Carlos took 
of a whole pie. Maria took one third of the remainder. What portion of the whole pie was left?
Solution 1
If Carlos took of the pie, there must be 
left. After Maria takes 
of the remaining 
of the remaining 
is left.
Therefore, the answer is 
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Adjustments)
Solution 2
Like solution 1, it is clear that there is of the pie remaining. Since Maria takes of the remainder, she takes 
meaning that there is 
left.
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Solution 3 (One Sentence)
We have ![\[\left(100\%-70\%\right)\cdot\left(1-\frac13\right)=30\%\cdot\frac23=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 20\%}\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/0/c/e/0ce11cb93c4b54ee4c2318644ba2ce6fb8c76f81.png)
of the whole pie left.
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Video Solution
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