Difference between revisions of "2000 AIME II Problems/Problem 3"

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== Problem ==
 
== Problem ==
In the expansion of <math>(ax + b)^{2000},</math> where <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are relatively prime positive integers, the coefficients of <math>x^{2}</math> and <math>x^{3}</math> are equal. Find <math>a + b</math>.
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A deck of forty cards consists of four 1's, four 2's,..., and four 10's.  A matching pair (two cards with the same number) is removed from the deck.  Given that these cards are not returned to the deck, let <math>m/n</math> be the probability that two randomly selected cards also form a pair, where <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are relatively prime positive integers. Find <math>m + n.</math>
  
 
== Solution ==
 
== Solution ==

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Problem

A deck of forty cards consists of four 1's, four 2's,..., and four 10's. A matching pair (two cards with the same number) is removed from the deck. Given that these cards are not returned to the deck, let $m/n$ be the probability that two randomly selected cards also form a pair, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n.$

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See also

2000 AIME II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 2
Followed by
Problem 4
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