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| − | The number of points could have been 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 6}</math>. | + | The number of points could have been 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15. This is because the minimum is 2*5=10 and the maximum is 3*5=15. The number of points between 10 and 15 can be made as well. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 6}</math>. |
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Revision as of 10:52, 7 June 2021
Problem
A basketball player made 5 baskets during a game. Each basket was worth either 2 or 3 points. How many different numbers could represent the total points scored by the player?
Solution
The number of points could have been 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15. This is because the minimum is 2*5=10 and the maximum is 3*5=15. The number of points between 10 and 15 can be made as well. Thus, the answer is 
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See also
| 2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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