ISEE Word Problems Question 356: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 356
3. Gary scored a total of 27 points in two games. He scored twice as many points in the second game as in the first. What were his scores in each game?
- A. game 1: 5; game 2: 22
- B. game 1: 6; game 2: 21
- C. game 1: 7; game 2: 20
- D. game 1: 9; game 2: 18
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D is correct. Gary scored 27 points in the two games, and he scored twice as many in game 2 as in game 1. Let p = number of points Gary scored in game 1. Write an equation:
p + 2p = 27
3p = 27
p = 9
So in game 1, Gary scored 9 points, and in game 2 he scored 2(9) = 18 points.