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| + | Like solution 1, it is clear that there is <math>30\%</math> of the pie remaining. Since Maria takes <math>\frac{1}{3}</math> of the remainder, she takes <math>\frac{1}{3} \cdot 30\% = 10\%</math> meaning that there is <math>30\% - 10\% = 20\%</math> left <math>\implies \boxed{\textbf{C}}</math>. | ||
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==Video Solution== | ==Video Solution== | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 19 January 2021
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 
is left.
Therefore:
-Contributed by YOur dad, one dude
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 
.
~DBlack2021
Video Solution
~IceMatrix
See Also
| 2020 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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| All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions | |
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