Problem 1AMC 10
If of a number is , what is of the same number?
How much the AMC costs
Students do not pay the MAA directly. A school or other competition site registers and pays the MAA, and some sites then charge students to cover their costs while others are free.
| Site registration | $55 early bird, $75 regular, $115 late |
|---|---|
| AMC 10 or AMC 12 bundle | $30 for 10 student licenses |
| AMC 8 bundle | $25 for 10 student licenses |
| AIME | $85 plus taxes, if applicable |
How signing up works
Ask your school whether it hosts the AMC 8 or the AMC 10 and AMC 12. If it does not, the MAA suggests local colleges, universities, math circles and learning centers, and it publishes a public list of registered sites. The competition manager at the site sends the registration link, approves you and runs competition day.
The site fees for 2026-27
For the AMC 10 and AMC 12, the site registration deadlines are September 30 (early bird, $55), October 15 (regular, $75) and October 28, 2026 (late, $115, returning sites only). For the AMC 8 they are October 28, 2026, January 5, 2027 and January 14, 2027. A student taking both the A and the B competition needs two licenses.
What a student pays
That is up to the site. The MAA says some sites charge students fees to cover the cost of running the competition, while others let students take part free of charge, and the MAA is not involved in those payments.
Try 3 problems
Problem 2AMC 10
What is the sum of the distinct prime factors of ?
Problem 3AMC 10
A right triangle has a leg of length and a hypotenuse of length . What is the perimeter of the triangle?
Next step
Questions people ask
Can I register for the AMC on my own?
No. The MAA says students and parents do not register directly; a registered competition site signs students up.
How much does the AIME cost?
The MAA lists the 2027 AIME registration fee as $85 plus taxes, if applicable, paid to Pearson.
Is the AMC free?
It depends on the site. Some sites charge students and some do not.