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== Video Solution 1 by Power Solve ==
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https://youtu.be/j-37jvqzhrg?si=2zTY21MFpVd22dcR&t=100
  
 
== Video Solution by Daily Dose of Math ==
 
== Video Solution by Daily Dose of Math ==

Revision as of 18:53, 8 November 2024

The following problem is from both the 2024 AMC 10A #2 and 2024 AMC 12A #2, so both problems redirect to this page.

Problem

A model used to estimate the time it will take to hike to the top of the mountain on a trail is of the form $T=aL+bG,$ where $a$ and $b$ are constants, $T$ is the time in minutes, $L$ is the length of the trail in miles, and $G$ is the altitude gain in feet. The model estimates that it will take $69$ minutes to hike to the top if a trail is $1.5$ miles long and ascends $800$ feet, as well as if a trail is $1.2$ miles long and ascends $1100$ feet. How many minutes does the model estimates it will take to hike to the top if the trail is $4.2$ miles long and ascends $4000$ feet?

$\textbf{(A) }240\qquad\textbf{(B) }246\qquad\textbf{(C) }252\qquad\textbf{(D) }258\qquad\textbf{(E) }264$

Solution 1

Plug in the values into the equation to give you the following two equations: \begin{align*} 69&=1.5a+800b, \\ 69&=1.2a+1100b. \end{align*} Solving for the values $a$ and $b$ gives you that $a=30$ and $b=\frac{3}{100}$. These values can be plugged back in showing that these values are correct. Now, use the given $4.2$-mile length and $4000$-foot change in elevation, giving you a final answer of $\boxed{\textbf{(B) }246}.$

Solution by juwushu.

Video Solution 1 by Power Solve

https://youtu.be/j-37jvqzhrg?si=2zTY21MFpVd22dcR&t=100

Video Solution by Daily Dose of Math

https://youtu.be/W0NMzXaULx4

~Thesmartgreekmathdude

See also

2024 AMC 10A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
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Problem 3
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions
2024 AMC 12A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 1
Followed by
Problem 3
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions

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