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==Problem 1== | ==Problem 1== | ||
Jamie counted the number of edges of a cube, Jimmy counted the numbers of corners, and Judy counted the number of faces. They then added the three numbers. What was the resulting sum? | Jamie counted the number of edges of a cube, Jimmy counted the numbers of corners, and Judy counted the number of faces. They then added the three numbers. What was the resulting sum? | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
On a cube, there are <math> 12 </math> edges, <math> 8 </math> corners, and <math> 6 </math> faces. Adding them up gets <math> 12+8+6= \boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 26} </math>. | On a cube, there are <math> 12 </math> edges, <math> 8 </math> corners, and <math> 6 </math> faces. Adding them up gets <math> 12+8+6= \boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 26} </math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 19 August 2024
Problem 1
Jamie counted the number of edges of a cube, Jimmy counted the numbers of corners, and Judy counted the number of faces. They then added the three numbers. What was the resulting sum?
Solution
On a cube, there are 
edges, 
corners, and 
faces. Adding them up gets 
.
See Also
| 2003 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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