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2024 AMC 8: Problem

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Published On: March 14, 2024 Categories: Math Competitions Tags: AMC 8

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In this comprehensive analysis of the 2024 AMC 8 competition, ○ Word Proble…

we’ll explore the various modules covered, from Geometry to
Probability and Statistics, while also highlighting any changes ○ Answers, Key …
compared to previous years. Additionally, we’ll delve into some
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intriguing problems from the exam, offering detailed solutions
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and insights into the key knowledge concepts tested.

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Geometry: Surpassing Historical Level

7 Problems (28%) First Name *

• While the examined knowledge remains largely consistent

with previous years, the number of geometry questions has
increased in 2024.
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• 5 out of the 7 problems focus on area calculations, primarily
involving triangles and circles.
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• 3 problems integrate middle school concepts such as circles,

rectangular coordinate systems, and similarity.
• Geometry comprises 60% of the last five challenging
problems.

Probability and Statistics: Growing Emphasis

6 Problems (24%)

• There is an increase in the number of problems compared

to previous years, with a more flexible problem-solving
approach.
• 5 problems require varying degrees of enumeration. This
year, there is a deliberate emphasis on assessing the ability
in ordered enumeration, offering contestants ample
opportunities to showcase their skills.

Number and Operation: Unprecedented

Surge
4 Problems (16%)

• Number and operation has emerged as the third most

prominent exam point for the first time.
• Calculations involving non-integer number fields remain
crucial.

Word Problem: Decreased Percentage

3 Problems (12%)
 • The number of word problems has significantly decreased,
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comprising only 12% of the exam, in contrast to 2023’s 24%.
• Despite a decrease in word problems, modules like counting
and geometry incorporate real-world scenarios, demanding
comprehensive problem-solving skills across all knowledge
areas.

Answers, Key Concepts, and Difficulty Levels

for Each Problem

Key
Difficulty
# Module Knowledge Answer
Level
Concept

Number and Find One’s

1 B ⭐
Operation Digit

Number and
2 Conversion C ⭐
Operation

3 Geometry Area E ⭐

4 Algebra Sequence E ⭐

Number
5 Divisibility B ⭐
Theory

Distance
6 Geometry between D ⭐
Points

Max Limit in
7 Combination E ⭐
Geometry

Probability
8 and Tree Diagram D ⭐
Statistics
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9 E ⭐
Problem Ratio

Number and Decimal

10 B ⭐
Operation Operation

Area in
11 Geometry Coordinate D ⭐
Plane

Word Difference
12 E ⭐
Problem and Sum

Probability
13 and Enumeration B ⭐⭐
Statistics

Probability
14 and Enumeration A ⭐
Statistics

Number and
15 Place Value C ⭐⭐
Operation

16 Combination Combination D ⭐⭐

Probability
17 and Counting E ⭐⭐
Statistics

18 Geometry Annulus A ⭐⭐

Inclusion-
19 Combination C ⭐⭐
Exclusion

Probability
Counting in
20 and D ⭐⭐
Geometry
Statistics

Word
21 Proportion E ⭐⭐
Problem
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Ratio

Linear
23 Geometry C ⭐⭐⭐
Equation

Inclusion-
24 Geometry B ⭐⭐
Exclusion

Probability Addition &

25 and Multiplication C ⭐⭐⭐
Statistics Principle

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Mastery/ACE) encompass all the content assessed in the
2024 AMC 8, with similar questions elucidated during the
classes. Our short-term AMC competition track classes cover
92% of them, with two problems deemed overly easy and
thus not included.

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Detailed Solutions for 2024

AMC 8 Problems
Q13-Module: Probability and Statistics

Simplified Rules:

• A total of six movements.

• There must be three upward movements and three
downward movements.
• The rabbit cannot burrow underground! (The total number
of upward movements must be greater than or equal to the
number of downward movements)
It may appear that the answer can only be deduced by
exhaustively enumerating
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Shortcut: Using diagrams allows for more efficient and precise

problem-solving.

Answer: B

Q25-Module: Probability and Statistics (with

Combination)

The initial step is to understand the rules, followed by

categorizing the numbers and enumerating different scenarios.
Subsequently, calculate permutations and combinations for each
scenario.

Shortcut: It is more efficient to first calculate the opposite

scenario of this problem and then subtract it from 1.

Answer: C

Q22-Module: Geometry (with Word Problem)

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After reading the question, it’s easy to get confused by its look as
a word problem. How do we actually calculate the length of the
tape?

Shortcut: By combining the meaning of division and spatial

visualization abilities, breaking down the problem reveals that it’s
actually testing knowledge of the annulus area.

Imagine pulling out all the tape (as shown in the figure below).
Then, the total area of the thin portion of the tape that can be
ignored (the red area in the figure) is the area of the annulus!

The mathematics curriculum taught in schools does not

encompass the knowledge and methods discussed here.
However, At Think Academy, our experienced teachers excel in
teaching AMC-related concepts and techniques, as evidenced by
our students’ exceptional achievements in the 2024 AMC 8
Competition:

• Perfect Score: 19
• Distinguished Honor Roll: 78
• Honor Roll: 201
• Achievement Roll: 237

Looking ahead to the 2025 AMC 8 competition, our

online short-term courses have been meticulously
crafted to equip students with the skills and
knowledge necessary for success. Enroll now to gain
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