On a test you answered six 5-point questions and eight 2-point questions. You earned 92% of the possible points. How many points is the test worth?
The answer is 50
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To solve this problem, we need to use the information given. Let's denote the value of the 5-point questions as 'x' and the value of the 2-point questions as 'y'. We want to find the total number of points the test is worth.
Given that you earned 92% of the possible points, we can set up an equation:
(6 * x + 8 * y) / (6 * 5 + 8 * 2) = 92/100
Simplifying the equation, we get:
(6x + 8y) / 46 = 92/100
To get rid of the fractions, we can cross-multiply:
(6x + 8y) * 100 = 46 * 92
Now, let's solve for 'x' and 'y'.
600x + 800y = 46 * 92
600x + 800y = 424
Divide both sides of the equation by 200 to simplify:
3x + 4y = 2.12
Since we don't have enough information to solve for specific values of 'x' and 'y', we can only find the equation that represents the relationship between them.
Hence, we cannot determine the exact value of the points the test is worth without more information.
(6 * 5) + (8 * 2) = 46
0.92x = 46
x = ?