2003 AMC 8 Problem 5
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5.
If of a number is what is of the same number?
Answer: B
Small hint:
is one fifth.
Big hint:
Use as a stepping stone from to
Solution:
Since of the number is of the number is
Therefore of the same number is
Thus, B is the correct answer.
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