Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
A science test, which is worth 100 points, consists of 24 questions. Each question is worth either 3 points or 5 points. If x is the number of 3 -point questions and y is the number of 5 -point questions, the system shown represents this situation. x plus y is equal to 24 3 x plus 5 y is equal to 100 What does the solution of this system indicate about the questions on the test?
Answer
A
The test contains 20 three-point questions and 8 five-point questions.
B
The test contains 4 three-point questions and 20 five-point questions.
C
The test contains 14 three-point questions and 10 five-point questions.
D
The test contains 10 three-point questions and 14 five-point questions.