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AMC 12 2010a Problem 5

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Halfway through a 100-shot archery tournament, Chelsea leads by 50 points. For each shot a bullseye scores 10 points, with other possible scores being 8, 4, 2, and 0 points. Chelsea always scores at least 4 points on each shot. If Chelsea's next nn shots are bullseyes she will be guaranteed victory. What is the minimum value for nn?

\textbf{(A)}\ 38 \textbf{(B)}\ 40 \textbf{(C)}\ 42 \textbf{(D)}\ 44 \textbf{(E)}\ 46

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