Browse · MathNet Print → South African Mathematics Olympiad South Africa algebra Problem If x=3900 then (A) 7<x<8 (B) 9<x<10 (C) 11<x<12 (D) 10<x<11 (E) 12<x<13 Solution — click to reveal Answer B. Since 93=729<900 and 103=1000>900, it follows that 9<3900<10. Final answer B Techniques Other ← Previous problem Next problem →