Question

The Carolina Castaways and Raleigh Rockets scored a total of 96 points. The Rockets scored one third as many points as the Castaways. How many points did the Castaways score? How many points did the Rockets score?

Answer 1

Castways score = x

Rockets score = x/3

A.T.Q,

x + x/3 = 96

4x = 288

x = 72 (Castways scored)

x/3 = 24(Rocket scored)