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The largest whole number such that seven times the number is less than 100 is | The largest whole number such that seven times the number is less than 100 is | ||
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<math>\text{(A)} \ 12 \qquad \text{(B)} \ 13 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 14 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 15 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 16</math> | <math>\text{(A)} \ 12 \qquad \text{(B)} \ 13 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 14 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 15 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 16</math> | ||
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| + | == Solution == | ||
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| + | We want to find the smallest integer <math>x</math> so that <math>7x < 100</math>. Dividing by 7 gets <math>x < 14\dfrac{2}{7}</math>, so the answer is 14. <math>\boxed{(C)}</math> | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | {{AHSME box|year=1980|before=First question|num-a=2}} | ||
| + | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:47, 5 July 2013
Problem
The largest whole number such that seven times the number is less than 100 is
Solution
We want to find the smallest integer 
so that 
. Dividing by 7 gets 
, so the answer is 14. 
See also
| 1980 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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