MMC 2018 Elimination Round Grade 8

1. Find the next two elements of the = a3p + 1 – 3p + 1bp + 2 – p

sequence 1, 6, 13, 24, 37, … = a2b2

(2x + 7)x + 3
Solution: 5. Reduce to lowest terms:
(2x + 7)(x + 3)

Getting the difference between two

Solution:
consecutive terms of the sequence,
we have 5, 7, 11, 13, … (2x + 7)x + 3 2x2 + 7x + 3
=
(2x + 7)(x + 3) (2x + 7)(x + 3)
Notice that the difference grows by (2x + 1)(x + 3) 2x + 1
= =
2, then by 4, then by 2 again, then (2x + 7)(x + 3) 2x + 7

by 4, etc. The next two differences

should be 17 and 19. These 6. Perform the indicated operations
x3 x2 + 2x – 15
compute the next two terms. and simplify: ∙
x2 – 4x + 3 x2 + 5x

37 + 17 = 54; 54 + 19 = 73 Solution:

The next two terms are 54 and 73. Factor first and then cancel out
common factors.
2. Factor completely: 25a2 – 9b2
x3 x2 + 2x – 15
Solution: ∙
x2 – 4x + 3 x2 + 5x
x2 (x) (x + 5)(x – 3)
= ∙
(x – 1)(x – 3) x(x + 5)
This expression is the difference of
x2
two squares, hence, it factors to (5a =
x–1
+ 3b)(5a – 3b).
(The factors x, (x + 5) and (x – 3) are
3. Simplify: 3n + 3n + 3n all cancelled out.)

Solution: 7. Solve the equation for F: C =

5
(F –
9
32)
3n + 3n + 3n = 3(3n) = 3n + 1
Solution:
4. Write in lowest terms without zero or
p+2
a3p + 1 b
negative exponents: p
5
C = (F – 32)
a3p – 1 b
9
9C = 5(F – 32)
Solution: 9
C = F – 32
5
9
Use laws of exponents to perform F = C + 32
5
this expression.
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p+2
a3p + 1 b
p = a(3p + 1) – (3p – 1)b(p + 2) – p
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8. Factor completely: x3 + 64y3 marine station has been organized.

Eight teachers and staff, together
Solution: with 210 students, signed up for the
trip to pick up garbage that has
This expresses as the sum of two been washed up on shore. How
cubes. Its factored form is (x + 4y)(x2 many buses are needed for the trip,
– 4xy + 16y2). if each bus can accommodate 40
people?
9. Write in lowest terms without zero or
1
x3 y-2 z-7
-
3
Solution:
negative exponents: ( )
x-3 y-5 z 2
There are a total of 8 + 210 = 218
Solution: persons who will join the trip. If 40
persons can fill the bus, they need
-
1
1 218 ÷ 40 = 5 buses. The remainder of
x3 y-2 z-7 3 -
( ) = (x3 – (-3) y-2 – (-5) z-7 – 2 ) 3 18 persons is also a part of that trip,
x-3 y-5 z2
-
1 so it needs an extra bus.
= (x3 + 3 y-2 + 5 z-7 – 2 ) 3
1
- 6 3 9
Therefore, they will need 6 buses for
= (x6 y3 z-9 ) 3 = x-3 y-3 z3
z3
the trip.
= x-2 y-1 z3 =
x2 y
12. How many solutions does the
10. What is the perimeter of a square if system of equations have?
its area is 16x2 + 56x + 49, where x > 5x – 4y = 20
{ x y
0? – =1
4 5

Solution: Solution:

The perimeter and area of a square Rewrite both equations into slope-
is given by the formulas P = 4s and A intercept form (y = mx + b).
= s2, respectively.
5x – 4y = 20
Use A = s2 to get the side length. -4y = -5x + 20
A = s2 5 5
y = x – 5; m = , y = 5
16x2 + 56x + 49 = s2 4 4

(4x + 7)2 = s2 x y
s = 4x + 7 – =1
4 5
y x
- =- +1
5 4
Since the side length is found, the 5
y = x – 5; m = , y = 5
5
perimeter is 4(4x + 7) = 16x + 28. 4 4

Notice that the two equations have

2

11. As part of a school’s coastal

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thus the two lines coincide when Factor out common factors first and
they are graphed. then factor by grouping.

Therefore, the system of equations ay3 – 2ay2 – 9ay + 18a

has infinitely many solutions. = a(y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18)
= a((y3 – 2y2) – (9y – 18))
|x|
13. If f(x) = , what is f(a) if a < 0? = a(y2(y – 2) – 9(y – 2))
x
= a(y2 – 9)(y – 2)
= a(y + 3)(y – 3)(y – 2)
Solution:
3x + 2
Since a < 0, |a| = -a. 16. Solve the equation: + 3x – 2 =
2
2x – 3
|a| -a 5
Thus, f(a) = = = -1.
a a
Solution:
14. Perform the indicated operations
4 6y 3
and simplify: + + Multiply both equations by their LCD
2 1+y 1–y y–1
which is 10.
Solution: 3x + 2 2x – 3
10( + 3x – 2) = ( )10
2 5
4
+
6y
+
3 5(3x + 2) + 10(3x – 2) = 2(2x – 3)
1+y 1 – y2 y–1
4 6y 3
15x + 10 + 30x – 20 = 4x – 6
= – + 45x – 10 = 4x – 6
y+1 y2 – 1 y–1
=
4
–
6y
+
3 41x = 4
y+1 (y + 1)(y – 1) y–1 4
x=
41
Get the LCD and combine into a
single fraction. 17. Solve the inequality: 3x + 6 < 5x – 12

4(y – 1) – 6y + 3(y + 1) Solution:

=
(y + 1)(y – 1)
4y – 4 – 6y + 3y + 3
= If both sides of an inequality are
(y + 1)(y – 1)
y–1 1 divided by the negative number,
= =
(y + 1)(y – 1) y+1 the inequality symbol will be
reversed.
15. Factor completely: ay3 – 2ay2 – 9ay
+ 18a 3x + 6 < 5x – 12
-2x < -18
x>9

18. Let m be an integer. Give the

Solution: contrapositive of the statement “If
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Solution:
Solution:
The expression √x can be real only if
Let p and q are propositions. If the and only if x ≥ 0 for all real numbers
conditional statement is “if p then x. Therefore, the domain of g(x) is 4
q”, its contrapositive is “if not q then – x ≥ 0 or
not p”. -x ≥ -4
x≤4
A number which is not an even The domain of g(x) is the set of all
number is an odd number. real numbers ≤ 4.
Therefore, the contrapositive of the
given statement is “If m is odd then 1 1+x
21. If f(x) = and g(x) = , what is (f
1–x x
m2 is odd.”
○ g)(2)?
19. The denominator of a fraction is 3
Solution:
less than twice the numerator. If 2 is
added to the numerator and
By definition, (f ○ g)(x) = f(g(x)).
subtracted from the denominator,
the resulting fraction is equal to 2.
Computing for g(2), we have
Find the original fraction. 1+2 3
g(2) = =
2 2
Solution:
3
And then for f( ), we have
2
Let x be the numerator of a fraction 3 1 1
f( ) = =
and 2x – 3 be the denominator. 2 1–
3
2
-
1
2
Adding numerator by 2 gives x + 2 = 1(-2) = -2
and subtracting denominator by 2
gives (x – 3) – 2. We have the 22. What is the slope of the line through
following equation and its solution the points (7, -3) and (-11, 9)?
below.
Solution:
x+2
=2
(2x – 3) – 2
x + 2 = 2(2x – 5) Given the two points (x1, y1) and (x2,
y –y
x + 2 = 4x – 10 y2), the slope is given by m = 2 2.
x2 – x1
-3x = -12
x = 4 → numerator Using the formula above, we can
2x – 3 = 5 → denominator compute for the slope.
y –y
4
m= 2 2
x2 – x1
Hence, the original fraction is . 9 – (-3) 12
5
m= =
20. What is the domain of the function -11 – 7 -18
2
4

g(x) = √4 – x ? m=-
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23. In ΔPQR, m∠Q = 49° and m∠R = 77°. Solution:

Arrange the sides of the triangle in
order of increasing length. Simplify the “deepest” expression
first.
x x
Solution: 1+ 1 = 1 + 1–x–1
1–
1–x 1–x
x 1–x
Remember that the sum of the =1+ -x = 1 + x( )
-x
1–x
interior angles of a triangle is 180°,
= 1 – (1 – x) = 1 – 1 + x = x
so m∠P + m∠Q + m∠R = 180, and
m∠P + m∠Q + m∠R = 180 2
m∠P + 49 + 77 = 180 26. A line with slope passes through
3
m∠P + 126 = 180 the point (8, -5). Write an equation
m∠P = 54° of the line in slope-intercept form.

∠Q being the smallest, followed by Solution:

∠P, and the largest is ∠R.
2
Let m = and (x, y) = (8, -5). Using
3
The Triangle Inequality Theorem slope-intercept form y = mx + b, we
states that the larger the angle, the can solve for b.
longer its opposite side. Therefore, y = mx + b
̅̅̅̅ should be the shortest and ̅̅̅̅̅
PR PQ 2
-5 = ( )8 + b
the longest. 3
16
-5 - =b
3
The sides of ΔPQR in increasing b=
-15 – 16
length are ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅, ̅̅̅̅
PR, QR PQ. 3
31
b=-
3
a a–x–y
24. Solve the equation for b: =
b b–z 2 31
Hence, the equation is y = x – .
3 3
Solution:
27. Line l has x-intercept 4 and passes
Cross-multiply the given equation. through the point (2, -5). What is the
a a–x–y
= y-intercept of l?
b b–z
a(b – z) = b(a – x – y)
ab – az = ab – bx – by
-az = -bx – by
az = bx + by Solution:
az = b(x + y)
b=
az The line l has x-intercept 4 so it
x+y passes through (4, 0). We compute
for the slope of line passing through
25. Simplify the complex fraction: 1 + (2, -5) and (4, 0).
5

x
y –y
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0 – (-5) 0+5 If the line has no y-intercept, then it

m= =
4–2 4–2
5 is a vertical line whose equation is x
m= = a where a is the abscissa.
2
Therefore, the equation is x = 5.
Now we use y = mx + b for
computing the y-intercept b. Use 30. Write an equation of the
one of the points, (2, -5), for (x, y). perpendicular bisector of the line
y = mx + b segment joining (-5, -2) and (-9, 4).
5
-5 = (2) + b
2
-5 = 5 + b Solution:
b = -10
The perpendicular bisector of a
28. What are the domain and range of segment is a perpendicular line that
3 passes through the midpoint of a
the function h(x) = ?
x–2 segment. The slope of the
perpendicular line is the negative
Solution: reciprocal of that of given line.

The value of 1/x only exists if x ≠ 0. For the point of the required line, we
So, h(x) exists if x – 2 ≠ 0 → x ≠ 2. The compute for the midpoint of (-5, -2)
domain of g(x) is the set of all real and (-9, 4). The midpoint between
numbers except 2. two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given
x +x y +y
by M( 1 2 , 1 2).
To get the range, solve the given 2 2
x1 + x2 y1 + y2
function for x, replacing h(x) by y. M( , )
2 2
3 x1 + x2 y1 + y2
h(x) = y = = M( , )
x–2 2 2
y(x – 2) = 3 -5 + (-9) -2 + 4
3 = M( , )
x–2= 2 2
y -14 2
3
= M( , ) = M(-7, 1)
2 2
x= +2
y
For the slope, we compute using m
3 y –y
Notice that the value of exists if y ≠ = 2 2.
y x2 – x1
0. Therefore, the range of h(x) is the m=
y2 – y2

set of all nonzero real numbers. x2 – x1

4 – (-2) 4+2
m= =
-9 – (-5) -9 + 5
29. Write an equation of the line through 6 3
m= =-
the point (5, -3) and whose line has -4 2

no y-intercept. 3
The slope of the segment is - . The
2
Solution: slope of the perpendicular line (the
2
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We now use y = mx + b to get the for fencing. This represents as L + 2W

2
equation of the line, with m = and = 39 (equation 2).
3
(x, y) = (-7, 1)
Substituting L in equation 1 into
y = mx + b
2 equation 2, we have
1 = (-7) + b 2W – 5 + 2W = 39
3
14
1+ =b 4W = 44
3
3 + 14 17 W = 11 meters
b= =
3 3 L = 2(11) – 5 = 17 meters.

y = mx + b The dimensions of a rectangular lot

2 17
y= x+ are 11 m × 17 m.
3 3
3y = 2x + 17
-2x + 3y = 17 32. The length of a large size
-2x + 3y – 17 = 0 balikbayan box is 8 inches longer
2x – 3y + 17 = 0 than its width, and its height is 1 inch
shorter than its width. If the height of
31. A rectangular lot has length in the box is x – 5, what is the volume
meters equal to 5 less than twice its of the box in terms of x?
width. One of the longer sides is
against the wall so that only the Solution:
three remaining sides needed
fencing material. Find the Let L, W and H be the dimensions of
dimensions of the lot if 39 meters of a box. Translating the problem, we
fencing material were used. have L = W + 8 and H = W – 1. But
the height is given as x – 5. L and W
Solution: are computed as follows:
H=W–1
x–5=W–1
W = x – 4 → width
L=W+8
L=x–4+8
L = x + 4 → length

Let L be the length of a rectangular The volume of a balikbayan box

lot and W be the width. Translating
the first statement mathematically,
we have L = 2W – 5 (equation 1).
The perimeter of a rectangle is
given by P = 2L + 2W. But based on
(rectangular prism in general) is
given as V = LWH and that is
V = (x + 4)(x – 4)(x – 5)
V = (x2 – 16)(x – 5)
V = (x3 – 5x2 – 16x + 80) cubic inches
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33. A man has x pesos. If he spends y props, how many different cosplay
centavos, how many pesos has he costumes can she make?
left?
Solution:
Solution:
Claudine should choose an outfit, a
Note that 1 peso = 100 centavos. wig and a prop for her cosplay
1
One centavo is equivalent to costume. By Fundamental Counting
100
Principle, in which determines the
pesos.
1 total number of ways to choose or
This means that a man spends y( ) perform an action in an event, the
100
y y
or pesos and he has (x – ) number of possible costumes can
100 100
pesos remaining. Claudine make is (5)(4)(8) = 160.

34. Find the maximum value of x such 36. Find the solution set of the linear
2x + 3y = 5
that 13! is divisible by 2x. system: {
3x – 2y = 14
Solution:
Solution:
The n! (factorial of n) is defined as
Using elimination method, we have
n(n – 1)(n – 2)…(2)(1) where n is a
2(2x + 3y = 5) → 4x + 6y = 10
nonnegative integer. 13! means
3(3x – 2y = 14) → 9x – 6y = 42
(13)(12)(11)(10)(9)(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2
13x = 52
)(1)
x = 4
We can get factors 2 only from 13!
Use the first equation to solve for y.
so we need only numbers 12, 10, 8,
2x + 3y = 5
6, 4 and 2 from 13! since they are
2(4) + 3y = 5
divisible by 2.
3y = 5 – 8
3y = -3
(12)(10)(8)(6)(4)(2)
y = -1
= (22)(3)(2)(5)(23)(2)(3)(22)(2)
(Using the second equation will also
yield y = -1.)
Only factor 2 should be used. The
number 13! is divisible by
The solution set is x = 4, y = -1.
(2 )(2)(2 )(2)(2 )(2) or 2 .
2 3 2 10

37. Write in lowest terms without zero or

Therefore, x = 10. x-2 – y-2
negative exponents:
x-2 y-1 – x-1 y-2
35. Claudine is participating in a
cosplay contest. If she can choose Solution:
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1 1
x-2 – y-2 x2
–
y2
∠ABC ≅ ∠ACB and ∠DBC ≅ ∠DCB,
= 1 1 respectively.
x-2 y-1 – x-1 y -2
–
x2 y xy2
y2 – x2
x2 y2 y2 – x2 x2 y2 Solving for m∠ACB and m∠DCB, we
= y–x =( )( )
x2 y2
x2 y2 y–x have
(y + x)(y – x)(x2y2 ) m∠A + m∠ABC + m∠ACB = 180°
= 40 + m∠ACB + m∠ACB = 180
(x2 y2 )(y – x)
=y+x=x+y 2m∠ACB = 140
m∠ACB = 70°, and
38. Find two integers whose sum is 8 m∠D + m∠DBC + m∠DCB = 180°
and whose difference is 12. 100 + m∠DCB + m∠DCB = 180
2m∠DCB = 80
Solution: m∠DCB = 40°

Let x and y be the two numbers. The By Angle Addition Postulate, which
two equations are x + y = 8 and x – y defines as m∠ACD + m∠DCB =
= 12. m∠ACB, we can find m∠ACD.
Adding two equations results to 2x = m∠ACD + m∠DCB = m∠ACB
10 → x = 10. Using the first equation, m∠ACD + 40 = 70
we have x + y = 10 + y = 8 → y = -2. m∠ACD = 30°

The two numbers are 10 and -2.
39. In the figure below, A, B, C, D are
coplanar points with AB = AC and
BD = CD. If m∠A = 40° and m∠D =
100°, what is m∠ACD?
40. Lines L and M are cut by a
transversal T forming angles with
measure (5x – 2)° and (2x + 7)° as
shown in the figure below. Find x
that will make line L ∥ M.

Solution:

Based on the figure, ΔABC and Solution:

ΔDBC are isosceles triangles. By
The labeled angles in the figure are
definition of isosceles triangles,
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congruent, and thus, 5x – 2 = 2x + 7.
Solving for x, we have
3x = 9
x=3
41. Find the area of the region on the
first quadrant of the xy-plane
bounded by the x-axis, the y-axis
and the line 4x + 3y = 24.
Solution:
The line formed by x-axis, y-axis and
line 4x + 3y = 24 is a right triangle.
We find the intercepts of the line to
get the height and base lengths of
a triangle.
For x-intercept,
4x + 3y = 24
4x + 3(0) = 24
4x = 24
x = 6 → base length
For y-intercept,
4x + 3y = 24
4(0) + 3y = 24
3y = 24
x = 8 → height
(6)(8)
The area of a triangle is = 24
2
square units.
42. The Philippine transport agency
LTFRB recently approved a new
formula to compute taxi fares based
o flagdown or fixed rate, total
distance travelled, and total running
time (computed whether the taxi is
moving or stationary). For Metro
Manila, the flagdown rate is Php 40,
distance rate is Php 13.50 per km,
and running time rate is Php 2 per
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min. Compute the taxi fare of a 10-
km trip in Metro Manila, if the taxi
was moving for 10 min and caught
in a traffic jam for 20 min.
Solution:
Using the formula approved by
LTFRB, we have the following
computation of the taxi fare based
on the problem.
- The flagdown rate is fixed at Php
40.
- The taxi travelled 10 kilometers,
thus, it costs 10 × 13.50 = Php 135
- The taxi is running for 30 minutes
(10 min moving + 20 min
stationary), and it costs 30 × 2 =
Php 60
Therefore, the taxi fare was 40 + 135
+ 60 = Php 235.
43. The mean of a set of 40 numbers is
60, and the mean of another set of
35 numbers is 30. What is the mean
when the two sets are combined?
Solution:
The sum of a set of 40 numbers is
(40)(60) = 2,400 and the sum of
another set of 35 numbers is (35)(30)
= 1,050. Combining two sets, the
mean is
2,400 + 1,050 3,450
= = 46
40 + 35 75
44. Hannah typed her term paper at the
rate of 36 words per min. after
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typing for 12 min, she had 648 words
left to type. Let f(t) be the number of
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after typing for t min. Write a formula
for f(t).
Solution:
If she typed at a rate of 36 words
per minute for 12 minutes, then she
typed (36)(12) = 432 words. She will
type a total of 432 + 648 = 1,080
words if she don’t start typing (at t =
0).
If she type for t minutes, she typed
36t words. This decreases the
number of words she left to type.
The desired function for Hannah in
the problem is f(t) = 1,080 – 36t.
45. Senior citizens get a 20% discount
for admission tickets in a movie
house priced at Php 250 per adult. If
1,000 tickets were sold and total
receipts were Php 231,000, how
many senior citizens watched the
movie?
Solution:
Let x and y be the number of adults
and senior citizens watched the
movie, respectively. The total
number of those people is 1,000 and
its equation is x + y = 1,000
(equation 1).
The senior citizens grant a 20%
discount, thus tickets sold at 250(1 –
0.20) = 250(0.80) = Php 200 each.
The total expense for adults is 250x
while the total expense of senior
citizens is 200y. The equation is 250x
+ 200y = 231,000 (equation 2).
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Solving equation 1 for x and
plugging into equation 2, we have
x + y = 1,000 (equation 2)
x = 1,000 – y
250x + 200y = 231,000 (equation 2)
250(1,000 – y) + 200y = 231,000
250,000 – 250y + 200y = 231,000
-50y = -19,000
y = 380
Therefore, there are 380 senior
citizens watched the movie.
46. In right triangle ΔABC, the length of
the hypotenuse ̅̅̅̅
AB is 15 cm. If m∠A
= 2m∠B, what is the length of ̅̅̅̅̅
AC?
Solution:
The two acute angles of a right
triangle are complementary, thus
m∠A + m∠B = 90°. But m∠A = 2m∠B.
m∠A + m∠B = 90
2m∠B + m∠B = 90
3m∠B = 90
m∠B = 30°
m∠A = 2(30) = 60°
The right triangle is called the 30°-
60°-90° triangle with its name based
on the measures of its interior
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Since ̅̅̅̅̅
AC is shorter leg than ̅̅̅̅
BC, ̅̅̅̅̅
AC consecutive angles. The angles of a
1 parallelogram should be in the ratio
must be the length of ̅̅̅̅
AB.
2
15 2:3:2:3. The sum of the measures of
̅̅̅̅̅ = = 7.5 cm.
Therefore, AC
2 interior angles in a parallelogram
(quadrilateral in general) is 360°.
47. Von can do a carpentry job in 45
min while his brother JR can do the Writing mathematically and solving,
same job in 36 min. How long will it we have
take them to finish the job if Von 2x + 3x + 2x + 3x = 360°
and JR work together? 10x = 360
x = 36
Solution: 2x = 72°
3x = 108°
If they work alone for 1 minute, Von
1 1
will do of the job while JR will do The angles of a parallelogram
45 36
of the same job. Working together, measure 72°, 108°, 72°, 108°.
1
they will do of the job, where x be
x 49. In a plane, the sides of ∠x are
the time they take to finish the job parallel to the sides of ∠y.
together. Determine all possible relationships
1 1 1
between the two angles.
+ =
45 36 x
4+5 1
= Solution:
180 x
9 1 1
= =
180 20 x
x = 20

Together, they take 20 minutes to

finish the job.

48. The measures of two consecutive

angles of a parallelogram are in the
ratio 2:3. What are the measures of
all angles of the parallelogram?
Solution:
A parallelogram has two pairs of
Let ∠1 be the angle formed by one
side of ∠x and one side of ∠y. By
corresponding angles, ∠x ≅ ∠1 and
∠1 ≅ ∠y. This implies to ∠x ≅ ∠y by
transitive property. Therefore, ∠x
and ∠y are congruent.
∠x and ∠y can be right angles, and
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the sum of their measures is 180°.

opposite and congruent angles, Therefore, these angles are
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MMC 2018 Elimination Round Grade 8

50. Two 6-sided dice are rolled

simultaneously. If the dice are fair,
what is the probability that the sum
of the two numbers on the dice is
divisible by 3.

Solution:

If a die has 6 possible outcomes,

two dice have (6)(6) or 36 possible
outcomes. They are (1, 1), (1, 2), (1,
3), …, (5, 5), (5, 6) Each ordered pair
represents the outcome of rolling
two dice simultaneously. The
problem asks for the chance of
getting a sum of a number divisible
by 3 which are 3, 6, 9 and 12. Here
are those possible outcomes:

- Sum of 3: (1, 2), (2, 1)

- Sum of 6: (1, 5),(2, 4), (3, 3), (4, 2),
(5, 1)
- Sum of 9: (3, 6), (4, 5), (5, 4), (6, 3)
- Sum of 12: (6, 6)

There are 12 such outcomes and

12 1
hence, the probability is or .
36 3

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