IMC 2011 Q2
2. To find the diameter in mm of a Japanese knitting needle, you multiply the size by 0.3 and add 2.1. What is the diameter in mm of a size 5 Japanese knitting needle?
- A 3.6
- B 7.4
- C 10.8
- D 12
- E 17.1
Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2011, Question 2. © UK Mathematics Trust. Original paper on ukmt.org.uk
Answer: A 3.6
The diameter is (5 × 0.3 + 2.1) mm = (1.5 + 2.1) mm = 3.6 mm.
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