AMC 8 2019

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What is the total number of items Ike and Mike can buy if they spend all their money on sandwiches and soft drinks?

Back

To maximize the number of items, they should buy as many sandwiches as possible first, then use any remaining money for soft drinks.

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If Gilda gives away 20% of her marbles, what percentage does she have left?

Back

After giving away 20%, Gilda has 80% of her marbles left.

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What is the area of a rectangle if the length of the shorter side is 5 feet and three identical rectangles form a larger rectangle?

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The area of rectangle ABCD is 150 square feet.

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In a tournament, how many points does a team earn for a win, draw, and loss?

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A team earns 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss.

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What is the maximum possible total points for the top three teams in a tournament with six teams?

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The greatest possible number of total points for each of the top three teams is 24.

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What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a quantity remaining after multiple reductions?

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To find the remaining percentage after reductions, multiply the remaining percentages sequentially.

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is the significance of maximizing items purchased in a budget problem?

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Maximizing items purchased helps in understanding resource allocation and optimization.

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What does it mean to give a percentage of a quantity?

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Giving a percentage means taking a portion of the total quantity based on the percentage value.

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How do you determine the total points in a round-robin tournament?

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Total points = (number of games played) × (points per game).