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In a music school, five musicians - Alex, Ben, Charlie, David, and Emily - are scheduled to perform together on stage. Each musician has a unique rehearsal schedule: Alex rehearses every Monday, Ben every Tuesday, Charlie every Thursday, David every Friday, and Emily every Sunday. Additionally, they have a joint rehear...
In a music school, five musicians - Alex, Ben, Charlie, David, and Emily - are scheduled to perform together on stage. Each musician has a unique rehearsal schedule: Alex rehearses every Monday, Ben every Tuesday, Charlie every Thursday, David every Friday, and Emily every Sunday. Additionally, they have a joint rehear...
A ball was floating in a lake when the lake froze. The ball was removed (without breaking the ice), leaving a hole $24$ cm across as the top and $8$ cm deep. What was the radius of the ball (in centimeters)? $\textbf{(A)}\ 8 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 12 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 13 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 8\sqrt{3} \qquad \textbf{(...
A ball was floating in a lake when the lake froze. The ball was removed (without breaking the ice), leaving a hole $24$ cm across as the top and $8$ cm deep. What was the radius of the ball (in centimeters)? $\textbf{(A)}\ 8 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 12 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 13 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 8\sqrt{3} \qquad \textbf{(...
Let's call a $4$-digit number musical if its digits form a geometric sequence when read from left to right, and the sum of the digits is divisible by 10. Determine the sum of the largest and smallest musical numbers.
Let's call a $4$-digit number musical if its digits form a geometric sequence when read from left to right, and the sum of the digits is divisible by 10. Determine the sum of the largest and smallest musical numbers.
The diagonals of a rhombus are 10 inches and 12 inches. What is the perimeter, in inches, of the rhombus?
The diagonals of a rhombus are 10 inches and 12 inches. What is the perimeter, in inches, of the rhombus?
Riverview High School has an active debate club, consisting of 12 members, including Emily and Ryan. Each week, the 12 members are divided into 4 groups of 3 to prepare for an upcoming tournament. Over the course of a semester, each possible combination of 3 members occurs once. How many times did Emily work in the sam...
Riverview High School has an active debate club, consisting of 12 members, including Emily and Ryan. Each week, the 12 members are divided into 4 groups of 3 to prepare for an upcoming tournament. Over the course of a semester, each possible combination of 3 members occurs once. How many times did Emily work in the sam...
Find the value of $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \alpha\right)$, given that $\tan \alpha = \frac{1}{2}$.
Find the value of $\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \alpha\right)$, given that $\tan \alpha = \frac{1}{2}$.
The expression $\frac{2x+6}{2}$ simplifies to an expression of the form $mx+n$ where $m$ and $n$ are integers. Find $\frac{m}{n}$.
The expression $\frac{2x+6}{2}$ simplifies to an expression of the form $mx+n$ where $m$ and $n$ are integers. Find $\frac{m}{n}$.
Find the number of functions $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that \[f(x^2 + f(y^2)) = (x + y)^2\] for all real numbers $x$ and $y$.
Find the number of functions $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that \[f(x^2 + f(y^2)) = (x + y)^2\] for all real numbers $x$ and $y$.
A regular tetrahedron has vertices at $(0,0,0),$ $(1,0,0),$ $(0,1,0),$ and $(0,0,1).$ Find the cosine of the angle between two adjacent faces.
A regular tetrahedron has vertices at $(0,0,0),$ $(1,0,0),$ $(0,1,0),$ and $(0,0,1).$ Find the cosine of the angle between two adjacent faces.
Problem: A sequence of positive integers is defined recursively as follows: $$a_n = \left\lceil \frac{2a_{n-1}+3}{a_{n-1}+1} \right\rceil$$ Find the set of values of $a_1$ such that the sequence is monotonically increasing.
Problem: A sequence of positive integers is defined recursively as follows: $$a_n = \left\lceil \frac{2a_{n-1}+3}{a_{n-1}+1} \right\rceil$$ Find the set of values of $a_1$ such that the sequence is monotonically increasing.
Moving only south and east along the line segments, how many paths are there from $A$ to $B$? [asy] import olympiad; size(250); defaultpen(linewidth(0.8)); dotfactor=4; for(int i = 0; i <= 9; ++i) if (i!=4 && i !=5) draw((2i,0)--(2i,3)); for(int j = 0; j <= 3; ++j) draw((0,j)--(18,j)); draw((2*4,0)--(2*4,1)); draw(...
Moving only south and east along the line segments, how many paths are there from $A$ to $B$? [asy] import olympiad; size(250); defaultpen(linewidth(0.8)); dotfactor=4; for(int i = 0; i <= 9; ++i) if (i!=4 && i !=5) draw((2i,0)--(2i,3)); for(int j = 0; j <= 3; ++j) draw((0,j)--(18,j)); draw((2*4,0)--(2*4,1)); draw(...
Find the distance between the points $(1,1)$ and $(4,7)$. Express your answer in simplest radical form.
Find the distance between the points $(1,1)$ and $(4,7)$. Express your answer in simplest radical form.
The ratio of fiction books to non-fiction books in a library is 3:7. The library currently has 210 fiction books. To make room for new books, the librarians want to remove 30 fiction books and enough non-fiction books to maintain the same ratio. How many non-fiction books will they need to remove?
The ratio of fiction books to non-fiction books in a library is 3:7. The library currently has 210 fiction books. To make room for new books, the librarians want to remove 30 fiction books and enough non-fiction books to maintain the same ratio. How many non-fiction books will they need to remove?
The average grade point average (GPA) of the students in a class is 3.2. If the GPAs of all the students in the class were multiplied by 2, then the average GPA would be 6.4. However, if the GPAs of only the students with GPAs above 3.2 were multiplied by 2, then the average GPA would be 5.6. What fraction of the stude...
The average grade point average (GPA) of the students in a class is 3.2. If the GPAs of all the students in the class were multiplied by 2, then the average GPA would be 6.4. However, if the GPAs of only the students with GPAs above 3.2 were multiplied by 2, then the average GPA would be 5.6. What fraction of the stude...
Let $ABCD$ be a tetrahedron such that edges $AB$, $AC$, and $AD$ are mutually perpendicular. Let the areas of triangles $ABC$, $ACD$, and $ADB$ be denoted by $x$, $y$, and $z$, respectively. In terms of $x$, $y$, and $z$, find the area of triangle $BCD$.
Let $ABCD$ be a tetrahedron such that edges $AB$, $AC$, and $AD$ are mutually perpendicular. Let the areas of triangles $ABC$, $ACD$, and $ADB$ be denoted by $x$, $y$, and $z$, respectively. In terms of $x$, $y$, and $z$, find the area of triangle $BCD$.
The perimeter of a particular square and the circumference of a particular circle are equal. What is the ratio of the area of the square to the area of the circle? Express your answer as a common fraction in terms of $\pi$.
The perimeter of a particular square and the circumference of a particular circle are equal. What is the ratio of the area of the square to the area of the circle? Express your answer as a common fraction in terms of $\pi$.
Find the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of both 3 and 5, and also leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 11.
Find the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of both 3 and 5, and also leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 11.
Four students have a total of 8 identical books, and each student has at least two books. In how many ways can this happen?
Four students have a total of 8 identical books, and each student has at least two books. In how many ways can this happen?
The area of a rectangle is 1000 square feet. Find the height, in feet, of the rectangle if the length of the corresponding side is 40 feet.
The area of a rectangle is 1000 square feet. Find the height, in feet, of the rectangle if the length of the corresponding side is 40 feet.
In triangle XYZ, XY = 9, YZ = 8, ZX = 7, and side YZ is extended to a point Q so that triangle QXY is similar to triangle QZX. The length of QZ is: [asy] defaultpen(linewidth(0.7)+fontsize(10)); pair X=origin, Q=(1.5,5), Y=(9,0), Z=Q+2.5*dir(Q--Y); draw(X--Q--Z--X--Y--Z); label("X", X, W); label("Y", Y, E); label("Z",...
In triangle XYZ, XY = 9, YZ = 8, ZX = 7, and side YZ is extended to a point Q so that triangle QXY is similar to triangle QZX. The length of QZ is: [asy] defaultpen(linewidth(0.7)+fontsize(10)); pair X=origin, Q=(1.5,5), Y=(9,0), Z=Q+2.5*dir(Q--Y); draw(X--Q--Z--X--Y--Z); label("X", X, W); label("Y", Y, E); label("Z",...
How many positive three-digit integers are there in which the sum of the three digits is equal to 10 and each of the three digits is greater than 2?
How many positive three-digit integers are there in which the sum of the three digits is equal to 10 and each of the three digits is greater than 2?
In a circular arrangement of 1000 people, each person has a unique colored hat, chosen from a set of 4 colors: red, blue, green, and yellow. Initially, all the hats are red. In each of the 1000 rounds, the person at position $i$ changes the color of their hat to the next color in the sequence (red -> blue -> green -> y...
In a circular arrangement of 1000 people, each person has a unique colored hat, chosen from a set of 4 colors: red, blue, green, and yellow. Initially, all the hats are red. In each of the 1000 rounds, the person at position $i$ changes the color of their hat to the next color in the sequence (red -> blue -> green -> y...
How many numbers are in the following list: $$-4, -1, 2, 5,\ldots, 32$$
How many numbers are in the following list: $$-4, -1, 2, 5,\ldots, 32$$
In a big box of crayons there are four different colors of crayons - red, green, blue, and purple. The number of blue and purple crayons is $26$ in total, while the number of red and green crayons is $28$. Given that there are $15$ red crayons and that there are two more blue crayons than green ones, how many crayons a...
In a big box of crayons there are four different colors of crayons - red, green, blue, and purple. The number of blue and purple crayons is $26$ in total, while the number of red and green crayons is $28$. Given that there are $15$ red crayons and that there are two more blue crayons than green ones, how many crayons a...
A water tank can hold 1200 cubic meters of water. If the water is sold at a rate of $0.05 per liter, what is the total revenue, in dollars, that can be obtained from selling a full tank of water?
A water tank can hold 1200 cubic meters of water. If the water is sold at a rate of $0.05 per liter, what is the total revenue, in dollars, that can be obtained from selling a full tank of water?
Problem: Evaluate $\prod_{k=1}^{12}(3-z^k)$ where $z=\cos{\frac{2\pi}{13}}+i\sin{\frac{2\pi}{13}}$. Note: This problem requires a different approach to solve, utilizing properties of complex numbers and roots of unity.
Problem: Evaluate $\prod_{k=1}^{12}(3-z^k)$ where $z=\cos{\frac{2\pi}{13}}+i\sin{\frac{2\pi}{13}}$. Note: This problem requires a different approach to solve, utilizing properties of complex numbers and roots of unity.
What is the sum of all integer solutions to $1<(x-2)^2<25$?
What is the sum of all integer solutions to $1<(x-2)^2<25$?
A 3x3 TIC-TAC-TOE grid is filled with 9 numbers, chosen from the set {1, 2,..., 9} without repetition. Specifically, a grid is made by placing 3 distinct numbers from the set {1, 3, 5, 7, 9} in the first row, 3 distinct numbers from the set {2, 4, 6, 8} in the second row, and 3 distinct numbers from the set {1, 3, 5,...
A 3x3 TIC-TAC-TOE grid is filled with 9 numbers, chosen from the set {1, 2,..., 9} without repetition. Specifically, a grid is made by placing 3 distinct numbers from the set {1, 3, 5, 7, 9} in the first row, 3 distinct numbers from the set {2, 4, 6, 8} in the second row, and 3 distinct numbers from the set {1, 3, 5,...
In a music competition, a contestant is judged on three different performances: a solo, a duet, and a group performance. The solo accounts for 20% of the total score, the duet for 30%, and the group performance for 50%. If the contestant scores 85% on the solo, 90% on the duet, and 80% on the group performance, what is...
In a music competition, a contestant is judged on three different performances: a solo, a duet, and a group performance. The solo accounts for 20% of the total score, the duet for 30%, and the group performance for 50%. If the contestant scores 85% on the solo, 90% on the duet, and 80% on the group performance, what is...
Find the sum of all non-negative integers $a$, $b$, and $c$ such that $\binom{10}{a} \cdot \binom{20}{b} \cdot \binom{30}{c} = \binom{60}{20}$.
Find the sum of all non-negative integers $a$, $b$, and $c$ such that $\binom{10}{a} \cdot \binom{20}{b} \cdot \binom{30}{c} = \binom{60}{20}$.
Let's call a string of letters "special" if it contains only letters A, B and C, and every letter appears at least once. If a string of three letters is randomly chosen, what is the probability that it is special?
Let's call a string of letters "special" if it contains only letters A, B and C, and every letter appears at least once. If a string of three letters is randomly chosen, what is the probability that it is special?
Simplify $\sqrt[3]{1+8} \cdot \sqrt[3]{1+\sqrt[3]{8}}$.
Simplify $\sqrt[3]{1+8} \cdot \sqrt[3]{1+\sqrt[3]{8}}$.
Let g(m) be a function that, given an integer m, returns an integer k, where k is the largest possible integer such that k! is not divisible by m. Given that m is a prime number, what is the largest value of m such that g(m) < 10?
Let g(m) be a function that, given an integer m, returns an integer k, where k is the largest possible integer such that k! is not divisible by m. Given that m is a prime number, what is the largest value of m such that g(m) < 10?
A sports goods store sells basketballs and soccer balls. If three basketballs and two soccer balls cost $61, while four basketballs and a soccer ball cost $74, what is the cost of a soccer ball?
A sports goods store sells basketballs and soccer balls. If three basketballs and two soccer balls cost $61, while four basketballs and a soccer ball cost $74, what is the cost of a soccer ball?
A bookshelf has 5 shelves, and each shelf can hold a maximum of 8 books. If the bookshelf is currently empty, how many books can be placed on it such that no shelf has more than 2 books of the same color, and no two adjacent shelves have books of the same color?
A bookshelf has 5 shelves, and each shelf can hold a maximum of 8 books. If the bookshelf is currently empty, how many books can be placed on it such that no shelf has more than 2 books of the same color, and no two adjacent shelves have books of the same color?
Find the number of functions $f(n),$ taking the integers to the integers, such that \[f(a \cdot b) + f(a+b) = f(a) f(b) - 1\]for all integers $a$ and $b.$
Find the number of functions $f(n),$ taking the integers to the integers, such that \[f(a \cdot b) + f(a+b) = f(a) f(b) - 1\]for all integers $a$ and $b.$
Tom is planning a road trip from City A to City B. The distance between the two cities is 240 miles. If Tom drives at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, and his friend Alex drives at an average speed of 3/4 of Tom's speed, how many more hours will it take Alex to complete the trip compared to Tom?
Tom is planning a road trip from City A to City B. The distance between the two cities is 240 miles. If Tom drives at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, and his friend Alex drives at an average speed of 3/4 of Tom's speed, how many more hours will it take Alex to complete the trip compared to Tom?
What day of the week will it be 40 days from Tuesday?
What day of the week will it be 40 days from Tuesday?
What is the largest prime factor of 2323? The prime factorization of 2323 is 23 x 101. A similar problem: What is the largest prime factor of 3375?
What is the largest prime factor of 2323? The prime factorization of 2323 is 23 x 101. A similar problem: What is the largest prime factor of 3375?
A bookstore has 10 shelves, each containing 5 books of different genres (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and horror). A customer wants to create a list of 3 books to read, but with the condition that no two books can be from the same shelf or have the same genre. How many different lists of 3 books can the customer ...
A bookstore has 10 shelves, each containing 5 books of different genres (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and horror). A customer wants to create a list of 3 books to read, but with the condition that no two books can be from the same shelf or have the same genre. How many different lists of 3 books can the customer ...
Climbing the first flight of stairs takes Jimmy 20 seconds, and each following flight takes 5 seconds more than the preceding one. How many total seconds does it take to climb the first five flights of stairs?
Climbing the first flight of stairs takes Jimmy 20 seconds, and each following flight takes 5 seconds more than the preceding one. How many total seconds does it take to climb the first five flights of stairs?
In a right triangle, the lengths of the legs are given by $\log_5 x$ and $\log_3 y$. If the length of the hypotenuse is $h$, determine $3^h$ when $x = 25$ and $y = 81$.
In a right triangle, the lengths of the legs are given by $\log_5 x$ and $\log_3 y$. If the length of the hypotenuse is $h$, determine $3^h$ when $x = 25$ and $y = 81$.
A game show contestant is presented with a row of 5 boxes, each containing a mystery prize with a value ranging from $100 to $1000. The contestant can choose one box to open and claim the prize inside. However, before opening the box, the game show host offers the contestant the option to swap their chosen box with one...
A game show contestant is presented with a row of 5 boxes, each containing a mystery prize with a value ranging from $100 to $1000. The contestant can choose one box to open and claim the prize inside. However, before opening the box, the game show host offers the contestant the option to swap their chosen box with one...
A biased coin is flipped three times. The probability of getting heads on any single flip is $\frac{1}{3}$. What is the probability that the sequence of flips contains exactly two heads?
A biased coin is flipped three times. The probability of getting heads on any single flip is $\frac{1}{3}$. What is the probability that the sequence of flips contains exactly two heads?
Let $\mathbf{A}$ be a matrix such that \[\mathbf{A} \mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \times \mathbf{v}\] for all vectors $\mathbf{v}$. Find a matrix $\mathbf{B}$ such that \[\mathbf{B} \mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \times \left(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \ti...
Let $\mathbf{A}$ be a matrix such that \[\mathbf{A} \mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \times \mathbf{v}\] for all vectors $\mathbf{v}$. Find a matrix $\mathbf{B}$ such that \[\mathbf{B} \mathbf{v} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \times \left(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \ti...
Let $f(x)$ be a polynomial such that \[f(x^2 + 1) = x^4 + 4x^2.\]Find $f(x^2 - 1).$
Let $f(x)$ be a polynomial such that \[f(x^2 + 1) = x^4 + 4x^2.\]Find $f(x^2 - 1).$
A box contains 8 balls, each with a different color. The balls are randomly arranged in the box. If 3 balls are drawn from the box one after another, without replacement, what is the probability that the first ball drawn is red, the second ball drawn is green, and the third ball drawn is yellow?
A box contains 8 balls, each with a different color. The balls are randomly arranged in the box. If 3 balls are drawn from the box one after another, without replacement, what is the probability that the first ball drawn is red, the second ball drawn is green, and the third ball drawn is yellow?
Let $a$ be an even number and $b$ be a multiple of $9$. Which of the following statements must be true? A. $a+b$ is a multiple of $3$. B. $a-b$ is a multiple of $2$. C. $a+b$ is a multiple of $9$. D. $a-b$ is a multiple of $6$. List the choices in your answer separated by commas.
Let $a$ be an even number and $b$ be a multiple of $9$. Which of the following statements must be true? A. $a+b$ is a multiple of $3$. B. $a-b$ is a multiple of $2$. C. $a+b$ is a multiple of $9$. D. $a-b$ is a multiple of $6$. List the choices in your answer separated by commas.
Let f and g be two nonconstant polynomials with leading coefficients 1, and let a, b, c be distinct complex numbers such that f(a) = g(b) = f(c) = 0 and g(a) + g(c) = 2g(b). Find all possible values of f(b) + g(a) + g(c).
Let f and g be two nonconstant polynomials with leading coefficients 1, and let a, b, c be distinct complex numbers such that f(a) = g(b) = f(c) = 0 and g(a) + g(c) = 2g(b). Find all possible values of f(b) + g(a) + g(c).
For what real value of $w$ is $\frac{-17-\sqrt{281}}{8}$ a root of $4x^2+17x+w$?
For what real value of $w$ is $\frac{-17-\sqrt{281}}{8}$ a root of $4x^2+17x+w$?
Find all real numbers $x$ such that \[\frac{2^x + 3^x}{2^{x+1} + 3^{x+1}} = \frac{5}{7}.\]Enter all the solutions, separated by commas.
Find all real numbers $x$ such that \[\frac{2^x + 3^x}{2^{x+1} + 3^{x+1}} = \frac{5}{7}.\]Enter all the solutions, separated by commas.
Alisha and Emily are two athletes who run at constant rates. Alisha can run a lap in 2 minutes, while Emily can run a lap in 3 minutes. If they start running at the same time and Alisha finishes 3 laps before Emily finishes 2 laps, how many minutes will Emily have been running when Alisha finishes her 5th lap?
Alisha and Emily are two athletes who run at constant rates. Alisha can run a lap in 2 minutes, while Emily can run a lap in 3 minutes. If they start running at the same time and Alisha finishes 3 laps before Emily finishes 2 laps, how many minutes will Emily have been running when Alisha finishes her 5th lap?
Evaluate $\lfloor 3.2\rfloor$.
Evaluate $\lfloor 3.2\rfloor$.
Count the number of positive divisors of 1,000,000 that are not multiples of 10 and whose last two digits are not both equal to 5.
Count the number of positive divisors of 1,000,000 that are not multiples of 10 and whose last two digits are not both equal to 5.
How many different positive three-digit integers can be formed using only the digits in the set $\{2, 3, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6\}$ if no digit may be used more times than it appears in the given set of available digits?
How many different positive three-digit integers can be formed using only the digits in the set $\{2, 3, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6\}$ if no digit may be used more times than it appears in the given set of available digits?
Moving along a particular line in the Cartesian plane, when the $x$-value increases by 3 units, the $y$-value increases by 7 units. When the $x$-value increases by 9 units, by how many units will the $y$-value increase?
Moving along a particular line in the Cartesian plane, when the $x$-value increases by 3 units, the $y$-value increases by 7 units. When the $x$-value increases by 9 units, by how many units will the $y$-value increase?
Find the product of the solutions of: $|y|=2(|y|-1)$.
Find the product of the solutions of: $|y|=2(|y|-1)$.
Consider the function $f(x) = x - \tan^{-1}(\tan x)$, where $x$ is in the interval $[-942, 942]$. Determine the number of solutions to the equation $f(x) = 0$, given that $\tan \theta < \theta$ for $-\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < 0$.
Consider the function $f(x) = x - \tan^{-1}(\tan x)$, where $x$ is in the interval $[-942, 942]$. Determine the number of solutions to the equation $f(x) = 0$, given that $\tan \theta < \theta$ for $-\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < 0$.
Find the minimum value of \[3 \sin \phi + \frac{2}{\cos \phi} + \sqrt{3} \cot \phi\]for $0 < \phi < \frac{\pi}{2}.$
Find the minimum value of \[3 \sin \phi + \frac{2}{\cos \phi} + \sqrt{3} \cot \phi\]for $0 < \phi < \frac{\pi}{2}.$
The product of the three tangents to the circle with center (2, 2) and radius 1 from a point (x, y) is equal to 2005. Find x + y.
The product of the three tangents to the circle with center (2, 2) and radius 1 from a point (x, y) is equal to 2005. Find x + y.
Simplify \[\frac{3 + 5i}{3 - 5i} + \frac{3 - 5i}{3 + 5i}.\]
Simplify \[\frac{3 + 5i}{3 - 5i} + \frac{3 - 5i}{3 + 5i}.\]
How many integers $m \neq 0$ satisfy the inequality $\frac{1}{|m|}\geq \frac{1}{8}$? Determine the number of integers $n$ such that $n^2-64\leq 0$ and $\frac{n}{8}+\frac{8}{n}\geq 2$.
How many integers $m \neq 0$ satisfy the inequality $\frac{1}{|m|}\geq \frac{1}{8}$? Determine the number of integers $n$ such that $n^2-64\leq 0$ and $\frac{n}{8}+\frac{8}{n}\geq 2$.
Maria's Pizza Palace offers its pizzas with the following toppings: pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, extra cheese, and anchovies. A customer can choose a small, medium, or large pizza, and any combination of toppings. How many different kinds of pizzas can be ordered?
Maria's Pizza Palace offers its pizzas with the following toppings: pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, extra cheese, and anchovies. A customer can choose a small, medium, or large pizza, and any combination of toppings. How many different kinds of pizzas can be ordered?
In $\triangle ABC$, we have $AC=BC=7$ and $AB=2$. Suppose that $D$ is a point on line $AB$ such that $B$ lies between $A$ and $D$ and $CD=8$. What is $BD$?
In $\triangle ABC$, we have $AC=BC=7$ and $AB=2$. Suppose that $D$ is a point on line $AB$ such that $B$ lies between $A$ and $D$ and $CD=8$. What is $BD$?
A conference has 7 delegates from Europe and 7 delegates from Asia. In how many ways can they be seated at a round table such that each delegate sits between two delegates from the other continent? (Two seatings are considered the same if one is a rotation of the other.)
A conference has 7 delegates from Europe and 7 delegates from Asia. In how many ways can they be seated at a round table such that each delegate sits between two delegates from the other continent? (Two seatings are considered the same if one is a rotation of the other.)
John has five children. What is the probability that at least half of them are girls? (We can assume a boy is equally likely to be born as is a girl, and vice-versa.)
John has five children. What is the probability that at least half of them are girls? (We can assume a boy is equally likely to be born as is a girl, and vice-versa.)
Given the matrices \[\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 3 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \begin{pmatrix} 2 & p & 0 \\ 0 & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & q \end{pmatrix}\] are similar. Determine $p + q.$
Given the matrices \[\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 3 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \begin{pmatrix} 2 & p & 0 \\ 0 & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & q \end{pmatrix}\] are similar. Determine $p + q.$
A sequence of consecutive even integers has a mean of 420. If the smallest integer in the sequence is 36 less than the largest integer, how many integers are in the sequence?
A sequence of consecutive even integers has a mean of 420. If the smallest integer in the sequence is 36 less than the largest integer, how many integers are in the sequence?
Let $$g(n)$$ be the product of all proper positive integer divisors of $$n$$. (Recall that a proper divisor of $$n$$ is a divisor other than $$n$$.) For how many values of $$n$$ does $$n$$ not divide $$g(n)$$, given that $$2 \le n \le 50$$?
Let $$g(n)$$ be the product of all proper positive integer divisors of $$n$$. (Recall that a proper divisor of $$n$$ is a divisor other than $$n$$.) For how many values of $$n$$ does $$n$$ not divide $$g(n)$$, given that $$2 \le n \le 50$$?
For $n \ge 3,$ let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n$ be positive real numbers such that $a_1 a_2 \dotsm a_n = 1.$ Find the minimum value of \[a_1 + \frac{1}{a_1} + a_2 + \frac{1}{a_2} + \dots + a_n + \frac{1}{a_n}.\]
For $n \ge 3,$ let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n$ be positive real numbers such that $a_1 a_2 \dotsm a_n = 1.$ Find the minimum value of \[a_1 + \frac{1}{a_1} + a_2 + \frac{1}{a_2} + \dots + a_n + \frac{1}{a_n}.\]
Find the number of different ways the letters in the word BEE can be arranged.
Find the number of different ways the letters in the word BEE can be arranged.
Let $\alpha$ be a real number such that $0<\alpha<\pi$. Compute the minimum integer value of $\ds\frac{1+\sin\alpha\cos\alpha}{\cos^2\alpha}$.
Let $\alpha$ be a real number such that $0<\alpha<\pi$. Compute the minimum integer value of $\ds\frac{1+\sin\alpha\cos\alpha}{\cos^2\alpha}$.
Consider a hexagonal lattice whose cells are divided into two types, A and B, such that each A cell is surrounded by B cells and vice versa. Suppose that each cell is colored with one of three colors (red, blue, or green) such that no two adjacent cells have the same color. What is the smallest number of colors needed ...
Consider a hexagonal lattice whose cells are divided into two types, A and B, such that each A cell is surrounded by B cells and vice versa. Suppose that each cell is colored with one of three colors (red, blue, or green) such that no two adjacent cells have the same color. What is the smallest number of colors needed ...
Elmo makes $N$ sandwiches for a fundraiser. For each sandwich he uses $B$ globs of peanut butter at $4$ cents per glob and $J$ blobs of jam at $5$ cents per blob. The cost of the peanut butter and jam to make all the sandwiches is $\$2.53$. Assume that $B$, $J$, and $N$ are positive integers with $N>1$. What is the c...
Elmo makes $N$ sandwiches for a fundraiser. For each sandwich he uses $B$ globs of peanut butter at $4$ cents per glob and $J$ blobs of jam at $5$ cents per blob. The cost of the peanut butter and jam to make all the sandwiches is $\$2.53$. Assume that $B$, $J$, and $N$ are positive integers with $N>1$. What is the c...
If an arc of $45^{\circ}$ on circle $A$ has the same length as an arc of $30^{\circ}$ on circle $B$, then what is the ratio of the area of circle $A$ to the area of circle $B$? Express your answer as a common fraction.
If an arc of $45^{\circ}$ on circle $A$ has the same length as an arc of $30^{\circ}$ on circle $B$, then what is the ratio of the area of circle $A$ to the area of circle $B$? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Let $a = \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin^2 \theta$ and $b = \cos^2 \theta - 2 \sin^2 \theta$. Find $\frac{a^3 - b^3}{a^2 + ab + b^2}$.
Let $a = \cos^2 \theta + 2 \sin^2 \theta$ and $b = \cos^2 \theta - 2 \sin^2 \theta$. Find $\frac{a^3 - b^3}{a^2 + ab + b^2}$.
The parabola $y = ax^2 + bx + c$ intersects the line $y = k$ at two points $P$ and $Q$. The midpoint of the segment $PQ$ lies on the parabola $y = x^2 + x - 2$. If $a = 2$, $b = 3$, and $c = 1$, find the value of $k$.
The parabola $y = ax^2 + bx + c$ intersects the line $y = k$ at two points $P$ and $Q$. The midpoint of the segment $PQ$ lies on the parabola $y = x^2 + x - 2$. If $a = 2$, $b = 3$, and $c = 1$, find the value of $k$.
What is the least common multiple of the numbers 1332 and 888?
What is the least common multiple of the numbers 1332 and 888?
A trapezoid has one base equal to twice its height, $x$, and the other base is three times as long as the height. Write the expression for the area of the trapezoid as a common fraction in terms of the height $x$. Find the area of a trapezoid that has one base twice its height and the other base three times its heig...
A trapezoid has one base equal to twice its height, $x$, and the other base is three times as long as the height. Write the expression for the area of the trapezoid as a common fraction in terms of the height $x$. Find the area of a trapezoid that has one base twice its height and the other base three times its heig...
A fair coin is flipped six times. What is the probability that the number of tails is exactly one more than the number of heads? Express your answer as a common fraction.
A fair coin is flipped six times. What is the probability that the number of tails is exactly one more than the number of heads? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Simplify the expression: $\frac{3\sqrt{8}}{2\sqrt{3}}$ and express the result in the form $a\sqrt{b}$.
Simplify the expression: $\frac{3\sqrt{8}}{2\sqrt{3}}$ and express the result in the form $a\sqrt{b}$.
Given a rectangle with vertices at (2,3), (2,7), (8,7), and (8,3), find the coordinates of the point that divides the diagonal from (2,3) to (8,7) into a 2:3 ratio.
Given a rectangle with vertices at (2,3), (2,7), (8,7), and (8,3), find the coordinates of the point that divides the diagonal from (2,3) to (8,7) into a 2:3 ratio.
What is the smallest possible perimeter, in units, of a triangle whose side-length measures are consecutive integer values, where the length of one side is equal to the sum of the lengths of the other two sides?
What is the smallest possible perimeter, in units, of a triangle whose side-length measures are consecutive integer values, where the length of one side is equal to the sum of the lengths of the other two sides?
If Ben rolls a fair 6-sided die 10 times, what is the probability that he gets an odd number more than 5 times?
If Ben rolls a fair 6-sided die 10 times, what is the probability that he gets an odd number more than 5 times?
Tom used $\frac{2}{5}$ of a bottle of glue to repair five broken toys. If he used the same amount of glue on each toy, what fraction of a bottle of glue did he use on each toy?
Tom used $\frac{2}{5}$ of a bottle of glue to repair five broken toys. If he used the same amount of glue on each toy, what fraction of a bottle of glue did he use on each toy?
The equation of the ellipse shown below can be written as \[\frac{(x - h)^2}{a^2} + \frac{(y - k)^2}{b^2} = 1.\]Find $h + k + a + b.$ [asy] unitsize(0.3 cm); int i, n = 10; for (i = -n; i <= n; ++i) { draw((i,-n)--(i,n),gray(0.7)); draw((-n,i)--(n,i),gray(0.7)); } draw((0,-n)--(0,n)); draw((-n,0)--(n,0)); draw...
The equation of the ellipse shown below can be written as \[\frac{(x - h)^2}{a^2} + \frac{(y - k)^2}{b^2} = 1.\]Find $h + k + a + b.$ [asy] unitsize(0.3 cm); int i, n = 10; for (i = -n; i <= n; ++i) { draw((i,-n)--(i,n),gray(0.7)); draw((-n,i)--(n,i),gray(0.7)); } draw((0,-n)--(0,n)); draw((-n,0)--(n,0)); draw...
What is the smallest positive integer $n$ such that the $n^{\text{th}}$ triangular number is a perfect square?
What is the smallest positive integer $n$ such that the $n^{\text{th}}$ triangular number is a perfect square?
Express $\frac{3}{8}$ as a decimal.
Express $\frac{3}{8}$ as a decimal.
Tom wants to organize his stamp collection into $Z$ groups, with each group containing the same number of stamps, $W$. Each group should contain more than one stamp and no group should contain all the stamps. If there are 15 possible values for $W$ considering all the restrictions, what is the smallest number of stamps...
Tom wants to organize his stamp collection into $Z$ groups, with each group containing the same number of stamps, $W$. Each group should contain more than one stamp and no group should contain all the stamps. If there are 15 possible values for $W$ considering all the restrictions, what is the smallest number of stamps...
Simplify the expression: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}$. Express your answer in simplest form.
Simplify the expression: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}$. Express your answer in simplest form.
Three blue marbles and five yellow marbles are in a jar. A marble is drawn from the jar, its color noted, then put back in the jar. A second marble is drawn and its color noted. What is the probability that the two marbles are of different colors?
Three blue marbles and five yellow marbles are in a jar. A marble is drawn from the jar, its color noted, then put back in the jar. A second marble is drawn and its color noted. What is the probability that the two marbles are of different colors?
If $x \div y = 5$ and $y \div z = \frac{2}{3}$, what is the value of $z \div x$? Express your answer as a common fraction.
If $x \div y = 5$ and $y \div z = \frac{2}{3}$, what is the value of $z \div x$? Express your answer as a common fraction.
In a group of 20 people, some are musicians, some are artists, and some are both. If there are 8 musicians, 10 artists, and 3 people who are both musicians and artists, how many people are not musicians or artists?
In a group of 20 people, some are musicians, some are artists, and some are both. If there are 8 musicians, 10 artists, and 3 people who are both musicians and artists, how many people are not musicians or artists?
Let $g(x) = x^2 - 3$. Find the value of $x$ such that $g(g(g(x))) = 17$.
Let $g(x) = x^2 - 3$. Find the value of $x$ such that $g(g(g(x))) = 17$.
Problem: The quadratic $x^2 - tx + q$ has roots $r_1$ and $r_2$ such that $r_1 + r_2 = r_1^2 + r_2^2 = r_1^3 + r_2^3 = \cdots = r_1^{2010} + r_2^{2010}.$ Find the minimum possible value of $\dfrac{1}{r_1^{2011}} + \dfrac{1}{r_2^{2011}}.$
Problem: The quadratic $x^2 - tx + q$ has roots $r_1$ and $r_2$ such that $r_1 + r_2 = r_1^2 + r_2^2 = r_1^3 + r_2^3 = \cdots = r_1^{2010} + r_2^{2010}.$ Find the minimum possible value of $\dfrac{1}{r_1^{2011}} + \dfrac{1}{r_2^{2011}}.$
A convex polygon has 12 sides, and each of its vertices is colored with one of three colors: red, blue, or green. How many different colorings of the vertices are possible such that no two adjacent vertices have the same color?
A convex polygon has 12 sides, and each of its vertices is colored with one of three colors: red, blue, or green. How many different colorings of the vertices are possible such that no two adjacent vertices have the same color?
Find $\frac{\frac{2}{7} + \frac{3}{8}}{ \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{10}}$. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
Find $\frac{\frac{2}{7} + \frac{3}{8}}{ \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{10}}$. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
The function $f(x)$ satisfies \[f(x) + f(y) = f(xy) + f(x/y)\]for all positive real numbers $x$ and $y.$ If $f(2) = 1,$ find $f(8).$
The function $f(x)$ satisfies \[f(x) + f(y) = f(xy) + f(x/y)\]for all positive real numbers $x$ and $y.$ If $f(2) = 1,$ find $f(8).$
In a certain contest, five judges evaluate each performance on a scale from 1 to 10, and then the average of their scores is calculated. The performances of six contestants are evaluated in this way, and the results show that the average score for each contestant was a whole number. Moreover, the highest average score ...
In a certain contest, five judges evaluate each performance on a scale from 1 to 10, and then the average of their scores is calculated. The performances of six contestants are evaluated in this way, and the results show that the average score for each contestant was a whole number. Moreover, the highest average score ...
There are 10 different colors of pencils in a box, and each color has the same number of pencils. If the total number of pencils is between 100 and 1000, what is the probability that the number of pencils of each color is a perfect square?
There are 10 different colors of pencils in a box, and each color has the same number of pencils. If the total number of pencils is between 100 and 1000, what is the probability that the number of pencils of each color is a perfect square?