Chapter 1.1, Problem 16E

To determine

To find my final score.

Answer to Problem 16E

183

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

From the given figure, it is clear that,

My friend’s final score is 195.

Calculation:

Let, my final score be x .

Also, my final score is 12 less than my friends’ final score.

According to the statement,

  $\Rightarrow x+12=195$

  $\Rightarrow x+12-12=195-12$ (Subtracting 12 on both sides)

  $\Rightarrow x=183$

Conclusion:

Hence, my final score is 183.