Question

Sam scored 80% on Part A of a math test and 92% on part B of the math test. His total mark on the test was 63. The total possible marks for the test was 75. Which system of equations represents the situation?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.80A + 0.92B = 63 .....1

A + B = 75 ......2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let A and B represent the total possible score in part A and B respectively;

Analysing each sentence of the question;

Sam scored 80% on Part A of a math test and 92% on part B of the math test. His total mark on the test was 63

80% of A + 92% of B = 63

0.80A + 0.92B = 63 ......1

The total possible marks for the test was 75;

A + B = 75 .....2

So, equation 1 and 2 provides a set of simultaneous equations that can be used to represent and solve the situation.

Solving the simultaneous equations, we will arrive at;

Part A = 50

Part B = 25