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It is known that <math>0.\overline{ab}=\frac{ab}{99}</math> and <math>0.ab=\frac{ab}{100}</math>. Let <math>\overline {ab} = x</math>. We have that <math>66(1+\frac{x}{100})+0.5=66(1+\frac{x}{99})</math>. Solving gives that <math>100x-75=99x</math> so <math>x=75</math>. ~aop2014
  
 
==Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil==
 
==Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil==

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It is known that $0.\overline{ab}=\frac{ab}{99}$ and $0.ab=\frac{ab}{100}$. Let $\overline {ab} = x$. We have that $66(1+\frac{x}{100})+0.5=66(1+\frac{x}{99})$. Solving gives that $100x-75=99x$ so $x=75$. ~aop2014

Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MUHja8TpKGw&t=359s

See also

2021 AMC 12A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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