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==Problem==
Suppose we write down the smallest (positive) <math>2</math>-digit, <math>3</math>-digit, and <math>4</math>-digit multiples of <math>8</math>.
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Kate bakes a <math>20</math>-inch by <math>18</math>-inch pan of cornbread. The cornbread is cut into pieces that measure <math>2</math> inches by <math>2</math> inches. How many pieces of cornbread does the pan contain?
  
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<math>\textbf{(A) } 90 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 100 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 180 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 200 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 360</math>
Suppose we write down the smallest (positive) <math>2</math>-digit, <math>3</math>-digit, and <math>4</math>-digit multiples of <math>8</math>.
 
  
What is the sum of these three numbers?
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The area of the pan is <math>20\cdot18</math> = <math>360</math>. Since the area of each piece is <math>4</math>, there are <math>\frac{360}{4} = 90</math> pieces. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{A}</math>.
  
 
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== Solution 2 ==

Revision as of 15:34, 23 December 2020

Problem

Kate bakes a $20$-inch by $18$-inch pan of cornbread. The cornbread is cut into pieces that measure $2$ inches by $2$ inches. How many pieces of cornbread does the pan contain?

$\textbf{(A) } 90 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 100 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 180 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 200 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 360$

Solution 1

The area of the pan is $20\cdot18$ = $360$. Since the area of each piece is $4$, there are $\frac{360}{4} = 90$ pieces. Thus, the answer is $\boxed{A}$.

Solution 2

By dividing each of the dimensions by $2$, we get a $10\times9$ grid which makes $90$ pieces. Thus, the answer is $\boxed{A}$.

Video Solution

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See Also

2018 AMC 10B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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First Problem
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Problem 2
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions
2018 AMC 12B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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First Problem
Followed by
Problem 2
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions

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