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Revision as of 14:56, 3 July 2013
Problem
In a recent basketball game, Shenille attempted only three-point shots and two-point shots. She was successful on 
of her three-point shots and 
of her two-point shots. Shenille attempted 
shots. How many points did she score?
Solution
Let the number of 3-point shots attempted be 
. Since she attempted 30 shots, the number of 2-point shots attempted must be 
.
Since she was successful on , or 
, of her 3-pointers, and , or 
, of her 2-pointers, then her score must be
, which is 
See also
| 2013 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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