March 2026
Problem of the Month

Super Bowl Commercials



Over the years, the price of a thirty second commercial during the Super Bowl has always astounded me.

Use the clues below to determine the cost of a 30-second commercial for the years 1967, 1983, 1991, 2014, and 2026, which correspond to Super Bowls I, XVII, XXV, XLVIII, and LX.

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  1. The cost of a 30-second commercial for Super Bowl 25 was twice the cost of a commercial for Super Bowl 17.

  2. The cost of a 30-second commercial for Super Bowl 60 was ten times the cost of a commercial for Super Bowl 25.

  3. The cost of a 30-second commercial for Super Bowl 60 plus the cost of a commercial for Super Bowl 48 was ten times the cost of the sum of the commercials for Super Bowl 17 and Super Bowl 25.

  4. The sum of the costs for a 30-second commercial for Super Bowls 1, 25, and 60 was $8,837,500.

  5. The sum of the costs for a 30-second commercial for Super Bowls 1, 17, and 25 was $1,237,500.





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