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− | First, note that <math>40A=75B=\text{sum of the numbers in the array}</math>. Solving for <math> \frac{A}{B}</math>, we get <math> \frac{A}{B}=\frac{75}{40} | + | First, note that <math>40A=75B=\text{sum of the numbers in the array}</math>. Solving for <math> \frac{A}{B}</math>, we get <math> \frac{A}{B}=\frac{75}{40} \Rightarrow \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{15}{8}}</math> |
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Revision as of 17:49, 5 November 2012
Problem
Andy and Bethany have a rectangular array of numbers with rows and
columns. Andy adds the numbers in each row. The average of his
sums is
. Bethany adds the numbers in each column. The average of her
sums is
. What is the value of
?
Solution
First, note that . Solving for
, we get
See Also
2009 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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