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AMATYC Math Contest @ NCC

The AMATYC math contest will be held at Normandale on Friday, 2/23 on the 3rd floor of the College Services building. 
3pm - get your room assignment
3:30-4:30 - math contest

Winners can earn prize money. 
Bring your graphing calculator.
Practice tests available online:  http://www.amatyc.org/?page=SMLPastQuestions

For more info:  tony.dunlop@normandale.edu

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