AMC 8 Daily Practice Round 6

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Problem 16 Easy

Halley's Comet has been observed passing by Earth in the years 1682, 1758, 1834, 1910, and 1986. Based on the pattern, when might it return in this century?

  • A.

    2000

  • B.

    2025

  • C.

    2037

  • D.

    2062

  • E.

    2076

Answer:D

Observing the years forms an arithmetic sequence with the first term 1682 and a common difference 76.

The next return year would be: 1986 + 76 = 2062

Final result: \boxed{2062}