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The sum would be <math>\frac{3}{2}+6</math> = <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{15}{2}}</math> | The sum would be <math>\frac{3}{2}+6</math> = <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{15}{2}}</math> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 1 July 2023
Problem
The product of two positive numbers is 9. The reciprocal of one of these numbers is 4 times the reciprocal of the other number. What is the sum of the two numbers?
Solution
Let the two numbers equal 
and 
. From the information given in the problem, two equations can be written:
Therefore, 
Replacing with 
in the equation,
So 
and would then be 
The sum would be 
= 
Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING)
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See Also
| 2012 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 5 |
Followed by Problem 7 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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