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− | Noticing that multiplying and dividing by the same number is the equivalent of multiplying (or dividing) by <math>1</math>, we can rearrange the numbers in the numerator and the denominator ([[Associative property|associative property of multiplication]]) so that it looks like <cmath>\frac{3}{3} \times \frac{5}{5} \ | + | Noticing that multiplying and dividing by the same number is the equivalent of multiplying (or dividing) by <math>1</math>, we can rearrange the numbers in the numerator and the denominator ([[Associative property|associative property of multiplication]]) so that it looks like <cmath>\frac{3}{3} \times \frac{5}{5} \cdot \frac{7}{7} \cdot \frac{9}{9} \cdot \frac{11}{11}.</cmath> |
Notice that each number is still there, and nothing has been changed - other than the order. | Notice that each number is still there, and nothing has been changed - other than the order. | ||
− | Finally, since all of the fractions are equal to one, we have <math>1\cdot1\cdot1\cdot1\cdot1=\boxed{\textbf{A} 1}</math>. | + | Finally, since all of the fractions are equal to one, we have <math>1\cdot1\cdot1\cdot1\cdot1=\boxed{\textbf{(A)}~1}</math>. |
==Solution 2 (Brute force)== | ==Solution 2 (Brute force)== |
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Problem
Solution 1
Noticing that multiplying and dividing by the same number is the equivalent of multiplying (or dividing) by , we can rearrange the numbers in the numerator and the denominator (associative property of multiplication) so that it looks like
Notice that each number is still there, and nothing has been changed - other than the order.
Finally, since all of the fractions are equal to one, we have .
Solution 2 (Brute force)
If you want to multiply it out, then it would be
That would be which is 1. Therefore, the answer is .
See Also
1985 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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