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==Problem 1== | ==Problem 1== | ||
− | A taxi ride costs | + | A taxi ride costs \$1.50 plus \$0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 5-mile taxi ride cost? |
<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 2.25 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 2.50 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 2.75 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 3.00 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 3.75 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 2.25 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 2.50 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 2.75 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 3.00 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 3.75 </math> | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 8 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 10 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 16 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 20 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 8 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 10 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 16 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 20 </math> | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 4\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 5\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 7\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 8 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 4\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 5\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 7\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 8 </math> | ||
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A softball team played ten games, scoring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 runs. They lost by one run in exactly five games. In each of their other games, they scored twice as many runs as their opponent. How many total runs did their opponents score? | A softball team played ten games, scoring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 runs. They lost by one run in exactly five games. In each of their other games, they scored twice as many runs as their opponent. How many total runs did their opponents score? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 35 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 40 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 45 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 50 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 55 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 35 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 40 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 45 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 50 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 55 </math> | ||
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==Problem 5== | ==Problem 5== | ||
− | Tom, Dorothy, and Sammy went on a vacation and agreed to split the costs evenly. During their trip Tom paid | + | Tom, Dorothy, and Sammy went on a vacation and agreed to split the costs evenly. During their trip Tom paid <math>\$105</math>, Dorothy paid <math>\$125</math>, and Sammy paid <math>\$175</math>. In order to share costs equally, Tom gave Sammy <math>t</math> dollars, and Dorothy gave Sammy <math>d</math> dollars. What is <math>t-d</math>? |
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 15\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 20\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 25\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 30\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 35 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 15\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 20\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 25\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 30\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 35 </math> | ||
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Joey and his five brothers are ages 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13. One afternoon two of his brothers whose ages sum to 16 went to the movies, two brothers younger than 10 went to play baseball, and Joey and the 5-year-old stayed home. How old is Joey? | Joey and his five brothers are ages 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13. One afternoon two of his brothers whose ages sum to 16 went to the movies, two brothers younger than 10 went to play baseball, and Joey and the 5-year-old stayed home. How old is Joey? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 3 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 7 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 11 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 13 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 3 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 7 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 11 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 13 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 6|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 6|Solution]] | ||
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A student must choose a program of four courses from a menu of courses consisting of English, Algebra, Geometry, History, Art, and Latin. This program must contain English and at least one mathematics course. In how many ways can this program be chosen? | A student must choose a program of four courses from a menu of courses consisting of English, Algebra, Geometry, History, Art, and Latin. This program must contain English and at least one mathematics course. In how many ways can this program be chosen? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 8\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 16 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 8\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 16 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 7|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 7|Solution]] | ||
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What is the value of <math>\frac{2^{2014}+2^{2012}}{2^{2014}-2^{2012}} ?</math> | What is the value of <math>\frac{2^{2014}+2^{2012}}{2^{2014}-2^{2012}} ?</math> | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ -1 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 1 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{5}{3} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2013 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2^{4024} </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ -1 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 1 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{5}{3} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2013 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2^{4024} </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 8|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 8|Solution]] | ||
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In a recent basketball game, Shenille attempted only three-point shots and two-point shots. She was successful on <math>20\%</math> of her three-point shots and <math>30\%</math> of her two-point shots. Shenille attempted <math>30</math> shots. How many points did she score? | In a recent basketball game, Shenille attempted only three-point shots and two-point shots. She was successful on <math>20\%</math> of her three-point shots and <math>30\%</math> of her two-point shots. Shenille attempted <math>30</math> shots. How many points did she score? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 18 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 24 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 30 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 36 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 18 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 24 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 30 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 36 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 9|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 9|Solution]] | ||
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A flower bouquet contains pink roses, red roses, pink carnations, and red carnations. One third of the pink flowers are roses, three fourths of the red flowers are carnations, and six tenths of the flowers are pink. What percent of the flowers are carnations? | A flower bouquet contains pink roses, red roses, pink carnations, and red carnations. One third of the pink flowers are roses, three fourths of the red flowers are carnations, and six tenths of the flowers are pink. What percent of the flowers are carnations? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 15 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 30 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 40 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 60 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 70 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 15 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 30 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 40 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 60 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 70 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 10|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 10|Solution]] | ||
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A student council must select a two-person welcoming committee and a three-person planning committee from among its members. There are exactly 10 ways to select a two-person team for the welcoming committee. It is possible for students to serve on both committees. In how many different ways can a three-person planning committee be selected? | A student council must select a two-person welcoming committee and a three-person planning committee from among its members. There are exactly 10 ways to select a two-person team for the welcoming committee. It is possible for students to serve on both committees. In how many different ways can a three-person planning committee be selected? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 10\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 15\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 18\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 25 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 10\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 15\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 18\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 25 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 11|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 11|Solution]] | ||
==Problem 12== | ==Problem 12== | ||
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In <math>\triangle ABC</math>, <math>AB=AC=28</math> and <math>BC=20</math>. Points <math>D,E,</math> and <math>F</math> are on sides <math>\overline{AB}</math>, <math>\overline{BC}</math>, and <math>\overline{AC}</math>, respectively, such that <math>\overline{DE}</math> and <math>\overline{EF}</math> are parallel to <math>\overline{AC}</math> and <math>\overline{AB}</math>, respectively. What is the perimeter of parallelogram <math>ADEF</math>? | In <math>\triangle ABC</math>, <math>AB=AC=28</math> and <math>BC=20</math>. Points <math>D,E,</math> and <math>F</math> are on sides <math>\overline{AB}</math>, <math>\overline{BC}</math>, and <math>\overline{AC}</math>, respectively, such that <math>\overline{DE}</math> and <math>\overline{EF}</math> are parallel to <math>\overline{AC}</math> and <math>\overline{AB}</math>, respectively. What is the perimeter of parallelogram <math>ADEF</math>? | ||
<asy> | <asy> | ||
size(180); | size(180); | ||
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real r=5/7; | real r=5/7; | ||
pair A=(10,sqrt(28^2-100)),B=origin,C=(20,0),D=(A.x*r,A.y*r); | pair A=(10,sqrt(28^2-100)),B=origin,C=(20,0),D=(A.x*r,A.y*r); | ||
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\textbf{(D) }60\qquad | \textbf{(D) }60\qquad | ||
\textbf{(E) }72\qquad</math> | \textbf{(E) }72\qquad</math> | ||
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How many three-digit numbers are not divisible by <math>5</math>, have digits that sum to less than <math>20</math>, and have the first digit equal to the third digit? | How many three-digit numbers are not divisible by <math>5</math>, have digits that sum to less than <math>20</math>, and have the first digit equal to the third digit? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 52 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 60 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 66 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 68 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 70 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 52 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 60 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 66 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 68 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 70 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 13|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 13|Solution]] | ||
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A solid cube of side length <math>1</math> is removed from each corner of a solid cube of side length <math>3</math>. How many edges does the remaining solid have? | A solid cube of side length <math>1</math> is removed from each corner of a solid cube of side length <math>3</math>. How many edges does the remaining solid have? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A) }36\qquad\textbf{(B) }60\qquad\textbf{(C) }72\qquad\textbf{(D) }84\qquad\textbf{(E) }108\qquad </math> | <math> \textbf{(A) }36\qquad\textbf{(B) }60\qquad\textbf{(C) }72\qquad\textbf{(D) }84\qquad\textbf{(E) }108\qquad </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 14|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 14|Solution]] | ||
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Two sides of a triangle have lengths <math>10</math> and <math>15</math>. The length of the altitude to the third side is the average of the lengths of the altitudes to the two given sides. How long is the third side? | Two sides of a triangle have lengths <math>10</math> and <math>15</math>. The length of the altitude to the third side is the average of the lengths of the altitudes to the two given sides. How long is the third side? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 8 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 18 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 8 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 18 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 15|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 15|Solution]] | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{28}{3} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 10 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{31}{3} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{32}{3} </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 9 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{28}{3} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 10 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{31}{3} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{32}{3} </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 16|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 16|Solution]] | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 48\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 54\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 60\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 66\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 72 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 48\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 54\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 60\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 66\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 72 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 17|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 17|Solution]] | ||
==Problem 18== | ==Problem 18== | ||
− | Let points <math>A = (0, 0)</math>, <math>B = (1, 2)</math>, <math>C=(3, 3)</math>, and <math>D = (4, 0)</math>. Quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math> is cut into equal area pieces by a line passing through <math>A</math>. This line intersects <math>\overline{CD}</math> at point <math>(\frac{p}{q}, \frac{r}{s})</math>, where these fractions are in lowest terms. What is <math>p+q+r+s</math>? | + | Let points <math>A = (0, 0)</math>, <math>B = (1, 2)</math>, <math>C=(3, 3)</math>, and <math>D = (4, 0)</math>. Quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math> is cut into equal area pieces by a line passing through <math>A</math>. This line intersects <math>\overline{CD}</math> at point <math>\bigg(\frac{p}{q}, \frac{r}{s}\bigg)</math>, where these fractions are in lowest terms. What is <math>p+q+r+s</math>? |
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 54\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 58\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 62\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 70\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 75 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 54\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 58\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 62\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 70\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 75 </math> | ||
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 18|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 19== | ==Problem 19== | ||
− | In base <math>10</math>, the number <math>2013</math> ends in the digit <math>3</math>. In base <math>9</math>, on the other hand, the same number is written as <math>(2676)_{9}</math> and ends in the digit <math>6</math>. For how many | + | In base <math>10</math>, the number <math>2013</math> ends in the digit <math>3</math>. In base <math>9</math>, on the other hand, the same number is written as <math>(2676)_{9}</math> and ends in the digit <math>6</math>. For how many positive integers <math>b</math> does the base-<math>b</math>-representation of <math>2013</math> end in the digit <math>3</math>? |
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 9\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 13\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 16\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 18 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 9\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 13\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 16\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 18 </math> | ||
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 19|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 20== | ==Problem 20== | ||
− | A unit square is rotated <math>45^\circ</math> about its center. What is the area of the region swept out by the interior of the square? | + | A unit square is rotated <math>45^\circ</math> about its center. What is the area of the region swept out by the interior of the square? |
+ | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 1 - \frac{\sqrt2}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{1}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 2 - \sqrt2 + \frac{\pi}{4}</math> | ||
− | <math> | + | <math>\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{\sqrt2}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 1 + \frac{\sqrt2}{4} + \frac{\pi}{8} </math> |
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 20|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 21== | ==Problem 21== | ||
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A group of <math>12</math> pirates agree to divide a treasure chest of gold coins among themselves as follows. The <math>k^{\text{th}}</math> pirate to take a share takes <math>\frac{k}{12}</math> of the coins that remain in the chest. The number of coins initially in the chest is the smallest number for which this arrangement will allow each pirate to receive a positive whole number of coins. How many coins does the <math>12^{\text{th}}</math> pirate receive? | A group of <math>12</math> pirates agree to divide a treasure chest of gold coins among themselves as follows. The <math>k^{\text{th}}</math> pirate to take a share takes <math>\frac{k}{12}</math> of the coins that remain in the chest. The number of coins initially in the chest is the smallest number for which this arrangement will allow each pirate to receive a positive whole number of coins. How many coins does the <math>12^{\text{th}}</math> pirate receive? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 720\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 1296\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 1728\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 1925\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 3850 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 720\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 1296\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 1728\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 1925\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 3850 </math> | ||
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 21|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 22== | ==Problem 22== | ||
Six spheres of radius <math>1</math> are positioned so that their centers are at the vertices of a regular hexagon of side length <math>2</math>. The six spheres are internally tangent to a larger sphere whose center is the center of the hexagon. An eighth sphere is externally tangent to the six smaller spheres and internally tangent to the larger sphere. What is the radius of this eighth sphere? | Six spheres of radius <math>1</math> are positioned so that their centers are at the vertices of a regular hexagon of side length <math>2</math>. The six spheres are internally tangent to a larger sphere whose center is the center of the hexagon. An eighth sphere is externally tangent to the six smaller spheres and internally tangent to the larger sphere. What is the radius of this eighth sphere? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ \sqrt2\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{3}{2}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{5}{3}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \sqrt3\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ \sqrt2\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{3}{2}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{5}{3}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \sqrt3\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 2 </math> | ||
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 22|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 23== | ==Problem 23== | ||
In <math>\triangle ABC</math>, <math>AB = 86</math>, and <math>AC=97</math>. A circle with center <math>A</math> and radius <math>AB</math> intersects <math>\overline{BC}</math> at points <math>B</math> and <math>X</math>. Moreover <math>\overline{BX}</math> and <math>\overline{CX}</math> have integer lengths. What is <math>BC</math>? | In <math>\triangle ABC</math>, <math>AB = 86</math>, and <math>AC=97</math>. A circle with center <math>A</math> and radius <math>AB</math> intersects <math>\overline{BC}</math> at points <math>B</math> and <math>X</math>. Moreover <math>\overline{BX}</math> and <math>\overline{CX}</math> have integer lengths. What is <math>BC</math>? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 11\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 28\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 33\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 61\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 72 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 11\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 28\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 33\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 61\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 72 </math> | ||
+ | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 23|Solution]] | ||
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==Problem 24== | ==Problem 24== | ||
Central High School is competing against Northern High School in a backgammon match. Each school has three players, and the contest rules require that each player play two games against each of the other school's players. The match takes place in six rounds, with three games played simultaneously in each round. In how many different ways can the match be scheduled? | Central High School is competing against Northern High School in a backgammon match. Each school has three players, and the contest rules require that each player play two games against each of the other school's players. The match takes place in six rounds, with three games played simultaneously in each round. In how many different ways can the match be scheduled? | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 540\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 600\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 720\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 810\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 900</math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 540\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 600\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 720\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 810\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 900</math> | ||
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==Problem 25== | ==Problem 25== | ||
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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 49\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 65\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 70\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 96\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 128 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 49\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 65\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 70\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 96\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 128 </math> | ||
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[[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 25|Solution]] | [[2013 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 25|Solution]] | ||
+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | {{AMC10 box|year=2013|ab=A|before=[[2012 AMC 10B Problems]]|after=[[2013 AMC 10B Problems]]}} | ||
+ | * [[AMC 10]] | ||
+ | * [[AMC 10 Problems and Solutions]] | ||
+ | * [[2013 AMC 10A]] | ||
+ | * [[Mathematics competition resources]] | ||
+ | {{MAA Notice}} |
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Contents
- 1 Problem 1
- 2 Problem 2
- 3 Problem 3
- 4 Problem 4
- 5 Problem 5
- 6 Problem 6
- 7 Problem 7
- 8 Problem 8
- 9 Problem 9
- 10 Problem 10
- 11 Problem 11
- 12 Problem 12
- 13 Problem 13
- 14 Problem 14
- 15 Problem 15
- 16 Problem 16
- 17 Problem 17
- 18 Problem 18
- 19 Problem 19
- 20 Problem 20
- 21 Problem 21
- 22 Problem 22
- 23 Problem 23
- 24 Problem 24
- 25 Problem 25
- 26 See also
Problem 1
A taxi ride costs $1.50 plus $0.25 per mile traveled. How much does a 5-mile taxi ride cost?
Problem 2
Alice is making a batch of cookies and needs cups of sugar. Unfortunately, her measuring cup holds only
cup of sugar. How many times must she fill that cup to get the correct amount of sugar?
Problem 3
Square has side length
. Point
is on
, and the area of
is
. What is
?
Problem 4
A softball team played ten games, scoring 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 runs. They lost by one run in exactly five games. In each of their other games, they scored twice as many runs as their opponent. How many total runs did their opponents score?
Problem 5
Tom, Dorothy, and Sammy went on a vacation and agreed to split the costs evenly. During their trip Tom paid , Dorothy paid
, and Sammy paid
. In order to share costs equally, Tom gave Sammy
dollars, and Dorothy gave Sammy
dollars. What is
?
Problem 6
Joey and his five brothers are ages 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13. One afternoon two of his brothers whose ages sum to 16 went to the movies, two brothers younger than 10 went to play baseball, and Joey and the 5-year-old stayed home. How old is Joey?
Problem 7
A student must choose a program of four courses from a menu of courses consisting of English, Algebra, Geometry, History, Art, and Latin. This program must contain English and at least one mathematics course. In how many ways can this program be chosen?
Problem 8
What is the value of
Problem 9
In a recent basketball game, Shenille attempted only three-point shots and two-point shots. She was successful on of her three-point shots and
of her two-point shots. Shenille attempted
shots. How many points did she score?
Problem 10
A flower bouquet contains pink roses, red roses, pink carnations, and red carnations. One third of the pink flowers are roses, three fourths of the red flowers are carnations, and six tenths of the flowers are pink. What percent of the flowers are carnations?
Problem 11
A student council must select a two-person welcoming committee and a three-person planning committee from among its members. There are exactly 10 ways to select a two-person team for the welcoming committee. It is possible for students to serve on both committees. In how many different ways can a three-person planning committee be selected?
Problem 12
In ,
and
. Points
and
are on sides
,
, and
, respectively, such that
and
are parallel to
and
, respectively. What is the perimeter of parallelogram
?
Problem 13
How many three-digit numbers are not divisible by , have digits that sum to less than
, and have the first digit equal to the third digit?
Problem 14
A solid cube of side length is removed from each corner of a solid cube of side length
. How many edges does the remaining solid have?
Problem 15
Two sides of a triangle have lengths and
. The length of the altitude to the third side is the average of the lengths of the altitudes to the two given sides. How long is the third side?
Problem 16
A triangle with vertices ,
, and
is reflected about the line
to create a second triangle. What is the area of the union of the two triangles?
Problem 17
Daphne is visited periodically by her three best friends: Alice, Beatrix, and Claire. Alice visits every third day, Beatrix visits every fourth day, and Claire visits every fifth day. All three friends visited Daphne yesterday. How many days of the next 365-day period will exactly two friends visit her?
Problem 18
Let points ,
,
, and
. Quadrilateral
is cut into equal area pieces by a line passing through
. This line intersects
at point
, where these fractions are in lowest terms. What is
?
Problem 19
In base , the number
ends in the digit
. In base
, on the other hand, the same number is written as
and ends in the digit
. For how many positive integers
does the base-
-representation of
end in the digit
?
Problem 20
A unit square is rotated about its center. What is the area of the region swept out by the interior of the square?
Problem 21
A group of pirates agree to divide a treasure chest of gold coins among themselves as follows. The
pirate to take a share takes
of the coins that remain in the chest. The number of coins initially in the chest is the smallest number for which this arrangement will allow each pirate to receive a positive whole number of coins. How many coins does the
pirate receive?
Problem 22
Six spheres of radius are positioned so that their centers are at the vertices of a regular hexagon of side length
. The six spheres are internally tangent to a larger sphere whose center is the center of the hexagon. An eighth sphere is externally tangent to the six smaller spheres and internally tangent to the larger sphere. What is the radius of this eighth sphere?
Problem 23
In ,
, and
. A circle with center
and radius
intersects
at points
and
. Moreover
and
have integer lengths. What is
?
Problem 24
Central High School is competing against Northern High School in a backgammon match. Each school has three players, and the contest rules require that each player play two games against each of the other school's players. The match takes place in six rounds, with three games played simultaneously in each round. In how many different ways can the match be scheduled?
Problem 25
All 20 diagonals are drawn in a regular octagon. At how many distinct points in the interior of the octagon (not on the boundary) do two or more diagonals intersect?
See also
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