Question

Joe scored 10 more than half his normal average at the basketball game tonight. If he scored 24 times, what is his usual average?

Answer 1

Answer: His usual average = 28.

Explanation:

Let x = usual average at the basketball game tonight.

As per given,

`(x)/(2)+10=24`

Subtract 10 from both sides , we get

`(x)/(2)+10-10=24-10\\\\\Rightarrow\ (x)/(2)=14\\\\\Rightarrow\ x=14*2=28`

Hence, his usual average = 28.