The A.H.S.M.E. Problem
The American High School Mathematics Examination
has been given annually since March 1950. It is
sponsored jointly by the Mathematical Association
of America, the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Mu Alpha Theta, the American
Mathematical Society, and other organizations.
The contest, which is administered to more
than 300,000 students nationwide, consisted of 30
multiple choice questions in the past. A student
received 5 points for each correct answer and 2
points for each unanswered question - to eliminate
random guessing. A students earned no points for
an incorrect answer.
To be listed on the Student Honor Roll, one must
attain a score of 100 or better. The top score at
Handley was 115 points.
Show all the ways in which a student could score
115 points.
