Mathematics Problem Solving Competition - Semester Problem

MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION

SEMESTER 1, 2007-8

SEMESTER PROBLEM #1


THE YEAR 2008

Using the digits from the year 2008, write expressions which equal the numbers from 0 to 100.

* All four digits must be used, but no other
number may be used.
* Any mathematical operation may be used.

Some examples: 2 + 0 + 0 + 8 = 10; 8 – 0(0 + 2) = 8; 82- 0 + 0 = 64.

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Due Dates:
· Numbers 0 to 25: October 19, or sooner.
· Numbers 26 to 50: December 21, or sooner.
· Numbers 51 to 75: February 29, or sooner.
· Numbers 76 to 100: April 11, or sooner.
· Numbers 0 to 100: May 23, or sooner.

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Remember:
* Your entry must clearly show your name, school’s name, mathematics class code, teacher’s
name and date of submission.
* All steps must be clearly shown.
* The most accurate and best presented entry will win the prize.
* Your mathematics teacher will give you credit for your entry and you will also receive a
certificate for participating.

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MPSC SEMESTER #1 PROBLEM, 2007-8, RKA Tom Frossinakis (AUSSIE) September 11, 2007