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For a science project, Sammy observed a chipmunk and squirrel stashing acorns in holes. The chipmunk hid 3 acorns in each of the holes it dug. The squirrel hid 4 acorns in each of the holes it dug. They each hid the same number of acorns, although the squirrel needed 4 fewer holes. How many acorns did the chipmunk hide? | For a science project, Sammy observed a chipmunk and squirrel stashing acorns in holes. The chipmunk hid 3 acorns in each of the holes it dug. The squirrel hid 4 acorns in each of the holes it dug. They each hid the same number of acorns, although the squirrel needed 4 fewer holes. How many acorns did the chipmunk hide? | ||
+ | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ 30\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 36\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 42\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 48\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 54</math> | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
− | If x is the number of holes that the chipmunk dug then | + | If <math>x</math> is the number of holes that the chipmunk dug, then <math>3x=4(x-4)</math>, so <math>3x=4x-16</math>, and <math>x=16</math>. The number of acorns hidden by the chipmunk is equal to <math>3x = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 48}</math> |
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+ | ==Solution 2== | ||
+ | Trying answer choices, we see that <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 48}</math> works. ~Extremelysupercooldude | ||
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+ | == See Also == | ||
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+ | {{AMC12 box|year=2012|ab=B|num-b=2|num-a=4}} | ||
+ | {{MAA Notice}} |
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Problem
For a science project, Sammy observed a chipmunk and squirrel stashing acorns in holes. The chipmunk hid 3 acorns in each of the holes it dug. The squirrel hid 4 acorns in each of the holes it dug. They each hid the same number of acorns, although the squirrel needed 4 fewer holes. How many acorns did the chipmunk hide?
Solution
If is the number of holes that the chipmunk dug, then
, so
, and
. The number of acorns hidden by the chipmunk is equal to
Solution 2
Trying answer choices, we see that works. ~Extremelysupercooldude
See Also
2012 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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