Question

A student has a total of 233 points on three tests. The scores on the first and second tests are the same. The third score exceeds the second (or the first) by 14. Find the three scores.

Answer 1

Let the scores on the first two test be x

Let score for third test be 14 exceeds second( or first) = x + 14

Total = 233

x + x + (x + 14) = 233

3x + 14 = 233

3x = 219

x = 73

Score of the third test = x + 14 = 73 + 14 = 87

Therefore, the scores are 73, 73, 87