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Harry has 3 sisters and 5 brothers. His sister Harriet has <math>\text{S}</math> sisters and <math>\text{B}</math> brothers. What is the product of <math>\text{S}</math> and <math>\text{B}</math>? | Harry has 3 sisters and 5 brothers. His sister Harriet has <math>\text{S}</math> sisters and <math>\text{B}</math> brothers. What is the product of <math>\text{S}</math> and <math>\text{B}</math>? | ||
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* [[AJHSME Problems and Solutions]] | * [[AJHSME Problems and Solutions]] | ||
* [[Mathematics competition resources]] | * [[Mathematics competition resources]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:29, 4 July 2013
Problem
Harry has 3 sisters and 5 brothers. His sister Harriet has 
sisters and 
brothers. What is the product of and ?
Solution
Harry has 3 sisters and 5 brothers. His sister, being a girl, would have 1 less sister and 1 more brother.
See also
| 1998 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 12 | |
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