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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
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| + | ===Solution 1=== | ||
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| + | Here's a cheapshot: | ||
| + | Obviously, <math>\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{3}</math> is greater than <math>1</math>. Therefore, its reciprocal is less than <math>1</math>, and the answer must be <math>\boxed{\frac{6}{7}}</math>. | ||
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| + | ===Solution 2=== | ||
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<math>\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\right)^{-1}=\left(\frac{3}{6}+\frac{4}{6}\right)^{-1}=\left(\frac{7}{6}\right)^{-1}=\frac{6}{7}\Rightarrow A</math>. | <math>\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\right)^{-1}=\left(\frac{3}{6}+\frac{4}{6}\right)^{-1}=\left(\frac{7}{6}\right)^{-1}=\frac{6}{7}\Rightarrow A</math>. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC12 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=1|num-a=3}} | {{AMC12 box|year=2008|ab=A|num-b=1|num-a=3}} | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 22 February 2011
Problem
What is the reciprocal of 
?
Solution
Solution 1
Here's a cheapshot:
Obviously, is greater than 
. Therefore, its reciprocal is less than , and the answer must be 
.
Solution 2
.
See Also
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