Problem 8 · 2016 Math Kangaroo
Easy
Counting & Probability
careful-counting
Which of the following sentences fits the picture?
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Answer: C — There are twice as many circles as triangles.
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Hint 1 of 2
Count each kind of shape in the picture separately.
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Hint 2 of 2
Compare the number of circles with the number of triangles.
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Approach: tally each shape and compare
- There are 4 circles, 2 triangles, and 2 squares.
- 4 circles is exactly twice the 2 triangles.
- So there are twice as many circles as triangles.
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