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South African Mathematics Olympiad First Round

South Africa algebra

Problem

Let one dollar cost , and let one British pound cost . What does one pound cost in dollars? (A) 1.25 (B) 1.30 (C) 1.50 (D) 1.60 (E) 1.75
Solution
One rand is of a dollar, so one pound is dollars.
Final answer
E

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