Question 55
HardOriginal questionIn a game of 50, A can give B 5 points, and in a game of 60, B can give C 12 points. How many points can A give C in a game of 50?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
When A scores 50, B scores 45. C scores of B's points.
So when A scores 50, C scores : A gives C 14 points.
Worth noting
17 adds the margins, but B's 12-point lead is over a game of 60, and B scores only 45 in A's game.
- Concept
- Chaining two games
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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