Difference between revisions of "2015 AIME II Problems/Problem 4"

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==Problem==
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In an isosceles trapezoid, the parallel bases have lengths <math>\log 3</math> and <math>\log 192</math>, and the altitude to these bases has length <math>\log 16</math>. The perimeter of the trapezoid can be written in the form <math>\log 2^p 3^q</math>, where <math>p</math> and <math>q</math> are positive integers. Find <math>p + q</math>.
 
In an isosceles trapezoid, the parallel bases have lengths <math>\log 3</math> and <math>\log 192</math>, and the altitude to these bases has length <math>\log 16</math>. The perimeter of the trapezoid can be written in the form <math>\log 2^p 3^q</math>, where <math>p</math> and <math>q</math> are positive integers. Find <math>p + q</math>.
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==Solution==

Revision as of 16:49, 26 March 2015

Problem

In an isosceles trapezoid, the parallel bases have lengths $\log 3$ and $\log 192$, and the altitude to these bases has length $\log 16$. The perimeter of the trapezoid can be written in the form $\log 2^p 3^q$, where $p$ and $q$ are positive integers. Find $p + q$.

Solution