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2012 AMC 10B Problem 7

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2012 AMC 10B Problem 7AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Linear Equations & Word Problems · difficulty 1 of 5 · about 2 min · position P1-10

For a science project, Sammy observed a chipmunk and a squirrel stashing acorns in holes. The chipmunk hid 3 acorns in each of the holes it dug. The squirrel hid 4 acorns in each of the holes it dug. They each hid the same number of acorns, although the squirrel needed 4 fewer holes. How many acorns did the chipmunk hide?

A)
$30$
B)
$36$
C)
$42$
D)
$48$
E)
$54$

2012 AMC 10B Problem 7

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