2015 AMC 10A Problem 3


Ann made a 33-step staircase using 1818 toothpicks as shown in the figure. How many toothpicks does she need to add to complete a 55-step staircase?


(A) 9(B) 18(C) 20(D) 22(E) 24\textbf{(A)}\ 9\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 18\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 20\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 22\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 24

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Category: AMC 10A
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