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− | + | Let <math>x</math> be the number of two point shots attempted and <math>y</math> the number of three point shots attempted. Because each two point shot is worth two points and the team made 50% and each three point shot is worth 3 points and the team made 40%, <math>0.5(2x)+0.4(3y)=54</math> or <math>x+1.2y=54</math>. Because the team attempted 50% more two point shots then threes, <math>x=1.5y</math>. Substituting <math>1.5y</math> for <math>x</math> in the first equation gives <math>1.5y+1.2y=54</math>, which equals <math>2.7y=54</math> so <math>y=</math> <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }20}</math> | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 25 December 2017
Problem
A basketball team's players were successful on 50% of their two-point shots and 40% of their three-point shots, which resulted in 54 points. They attempted 50% more two-point shots than three-point shots. How many three-point shots did they attempt?
Solution
Let be the number of two point shots attempted and
the number of three point shots attempted. Because each two point shot is worth two points and the team made 50% and each three point shot is worth 3 points and the team made 40%,
or
. Because the team attempted 50% more two point shots then threes,
. Substituting
for
in the first equation gives
, which equals
so
See also
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