Math Competition - Semester Problem

MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION

SEMESTER 2, 2007-8

SEMESTER PROBLEM #2

FORTY

Using four different whole numbers and any number of mathematical operations, write expressions for all the whole numbers from 0 to 40.

The same set of the four different numbers must be

used for each of the numbers from 0 to 40.

Examples: 24 + 8 + 5+ 3 = 40; 24 –5 + 8/2 = 23

All working must be clearly shown.

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Due Date: Friday, May 30, 2008 (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 PROBLEM #2, 2007-8 (FORTY) Tom Frossinakis (AUSSIE) March 4, 2008