In a competition 3 points areawarded for each game won and1 point is d

1.	In a competition 3 points areawarded for each game won and1 point is deducted for every gamelost. A competitor attempted 15games and got 33 points. Howmany games did he win?
Answer» Total number of games = 15For each won points awarded = 3For each lost points deducted = 1 For 15 games won points should be 45 Thus, 3x - (15-x) = 334x = 33 + 154x = 48x = 48/4 = 12 So number of games won = 12number of games lost = 3

In a competition 3 points areawarded for each game won and1 point is deducted for every gamelost. A competitor attempted 15games and got 33 points. Howmany games did he win?

Answer»

Total number of games = 15For each won points awarded = 3For each lost points deducted = 1

For 15 games won points should be 45

Thus, 3x - (15-x) = 334x = 33 + 154x = 48x = 48/4 = 12

So number of games won = 12number of games lost = 3