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− | There are 15 rows with 15 | + | There are 15 rows with 15 black tiles, and 16 rows with 16 black tiles, so the answer is <math>15^2+16^2 =225+256= \boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 481}</math> |
Note: On getting <math>16^2</math>+<math>15^2</math> you only need to calculate the units digit | Note: On getting <math>16^2</math>+<math>15^2</math> you only need to calculate the units digit |
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Chubby makes nonstandard checkerboards that have squares on each side. The checkerboards have a black square in every corner and alternate red and black squares along every row and column. How many black squares are there on such a checkerboard?
Solution 1
There are 15 rows with 15 black tiles, and 16 rows with 16 black tiles, so the answer is
Note: On getting + you only need to calculate the units digit
Solution 2
We build the checkerboard starting with a board of that is exactly half black. There are black tiles in this region.
Add to this checkerboard a strip on the bottom that has black tiles.
Add to this checkerboard a strip on the right that has black tiles.
In total, there are tiles, giving an answer of
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2012 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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