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{{duplicate|[[2008 AMC 12A Problems|2008 AMC 12A #4]] and [[2008 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 5|2008 AMC 10A #5]]}} | {{duplicate|[[2008 AMC 12A Problems|2008 AMC 12A #4]] and [[2008 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 5|2008 AMC 10A #5]]}} | ||
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== Problem == | == Problem == | ||
Which of the following is equal to the [[product]] | Which of the following is equal to the [[product]] | ||
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<math>\textbf{(A)}\ 251\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 502\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 1004\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2008\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 4016</math> | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ 251\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 502\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 1004\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2008\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 4016</math> | ||
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− | ==Solution== | + | === Solution 1 === |
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<math>\frac {8}{4}\cdot\frac {12}{8}\cdot\frac {16}{12}\cdots\frac {4n + 4}{4n}\cdots\frac {2008}{2004} = \frac {1}{4}\cdot\left(\frac {8}{8}\cdot\frac {12}{12}\cdots\frac {4n}{4n}\cdots\frac {2004}{2004}\right)\cdot 2008 = \frac{2008}{4} =</math> <math>502 \Rightarrow B</math>. | <math>\frac {8}{4}\cdot\frac {12}{8}\cdot\frac {16}{12}\cdots\frac {4n + 4}{4n}\cdots\frac {2008}{2004} = \frac {1}{4}\cdot\left(\frac {8}{8}\cdot\frac {12}{12}\cdots\frac {4n}{4n}\cdots\frac {2004}{2004}\right)\cdot 2008 = \frac{2008}{4} =</math> <math>502 \Rightarrow B</math>. | ||
− | ===Solution 2=== | + | === Solution 2 === |
Notice that everything cancels out except for <math>2008</math> in the numerator and <math>4</math> in the denominator. | Notice that everything cancels out except for <math>2008</math> in the numerator and <math>4</math> in the denominator. | ||
Thus, the product is <math>\frac{2008}{4}=502</math>, and the answer is <math>\textbf{(B)}</math>. | Thus, the product is <math>\frac{2008}{4}=502</math>, and the answer is <math>\textbf{(B)}</math>. | ||
− | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
{{AMC12 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=3|num-a=5}} | {{AMC12 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=3|num-a=5}} | ||
{{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=4|num-a=6}} | {{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=4|num-a=6}} |
Revision as of 00:30, 19 October 2020
- The following problem is from both the 2008 AMC 12A #4 and 2008 AMC 10A #5, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
Which of the following is equal to the product
Solution
Solution 1
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Solution 2
Notice that everything cancels out except for in the numerator and
in the denominator.
Thus, the product is , and the answer is
.
See Also
2008 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 3 |
Followed by Problem 5 |
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions |
2008 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 4 |
Followed by Problem 6 | |
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions |
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