Answer : 96
x – y = 16
--------> equation 1
x is the higher grade and y is the lower grade
We solve the first equation for y
x - y = 16
-y = 16 -x ( divide each term by -1)
y = -16 + x
Now substitute y in second equation
Take common denominator to combine fractions
Add 8 on both sides
Multiply both sides by 
x = 96
We know x is the higher grade
96 is the higher grade of Jose’s two tests.
The answer choice should be D
A rational number is a number that can be made by dividing two integers. An integer is a number that doesn't have a fraction part.
1. 2.4 - rational
2. 74 - rational
3. 17.3333333… - rational
4. π -irrational
5. there is no number
6. –18 - rational
7. there is no number
8. 87.125 - rational
9. –30 - rational
10. –8.3 -rational
11. 58.25 -rational
12. 121 -rational
13. 4.5 -rational
14. 3 7/10 -rational
As you can see, most numbers are rational. But, when you come across pi or when you have a decimal that goes on forever without repeating (like some square roots), it tends to be irrational.
After 1 year it is 200, 3 years it is 600,5years=1000,193
