Question

On the AMC 12, each correct answer is worth $6$ points, each incorrect answer is worth $0$ points, and each problem left unanswered is worth $2.5$ points. If Charlyn leaves $8$ of the $25$ problems unanswered, how many of the remaining problems must she answer correctly in order to score at least $100?$

$11$

$13$

$14$

$16$

$17$

Answer: C

Concepts:inequality floor and ceiling functions

Difficulty rating: 1020

Solution:

The $8$ unanswered problems are worth $2.5 \times 8 = 20$ points, so Charlyn needs at least $100 - 20 = 80$ more points from correct answers.

Each correct answer is worth $6$ points, and the smallest multiple of $6$ that is at least $80$ is $84 = 6 \times 14.$ So she needs at least $14$ correct answers.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

2004 AMC 12A Problem 2

Answer: C

Difficulty rating: 1020

Solution:

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