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We evaluate both the top and bottom: <math>\frac{40320}{36}</math>. This simplifies to <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 1120}</math>. | We evaluate both the top and bottom: <math>\frac{40320}{36}</math>. This simplifies to <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 1120}</math>. | ||
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Problem 5
What is the value of the expression 
?
Solution 1
Directly calculating:
We evaluate both the top and bottom: 
. This simplifies to 
.
Solution 2
It is well known that 
. Therefore, the denominator is equal to 
. Now we can cancel the factors of 
, 
, and 
from both the numerator and denominator, only leaving 
. This evaluates to .
See Also
| 2017 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 4 |
Followed by Problem 6 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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