Question

A science test, which is worth 100 points, consists of 24 questions. Each question is worth either 3 points or 5 points. If x

Answer 1

Answer:

The test contains 10 three-point questions and 14 five-point questions.

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 24

3x + 5y = 100

Try elimination.

-3x - 3y = - 72

2y = 28

y = 14

Then x = 10

So, we have 10  3-point problems  and 14 5-point problems.