Question

Copland competes in 27 swimming events this

season. He wins either first place or second
place in each event. Copland has 3 more first-
place wins than second-place wins. In how
many events did he win first place, and in how
many did he win second place?

Answer 1

15 wins 12 2nd because subtract 3 from 27 that's 24 divide that by 2 its 12 so you add the extra 3 to 12 and that's 17