Andrew plays on a basketball team. In two games he scored of the total number of points his team scored. His team scored 55 points in the first game and 35 points in the second game. What was the number of points Andrew scored in these two games?
20
18
90
36
36
To find the total number of points Andrew scored in the two games, we need to add up the points from each game.
In the first game, Andrew scored of the total number of points his team scored. Since the team scored 55 points in the first game, Andrew scored of 55 points.
55 * = 11 points
In the second game, Andrew scored of the total number of points his team scored. Since the team scored 35 points in the second game, Andrew scored of 35 points.
35 * = 7 points
To find the total number of points Andrew scored in the two games, we need to add up the points from both games.
11 points + 7 points = 18 points
Therefore, Andrew scored 18 points in the two games.
To determine the number of points Andrew scored in these two games, we need to calculate of the total number of points his team scored.
First, let's calculate the total number of points his team scored in the two games. The team scored 55 points in the first game and 35 points in the second game, so the total is 55 + 35 = 90 points.
To find the number of points Andrew scored, we multiply the total number of points (90) by the fraction given in the question: of the total number of points.
To calculate of a number, we multiply the number by the fraction. In this case, of 90 is calculated as:
90 x = 90 x (1/5) = (90 x 1) / 5 = 90 / 5 = 18
Therefore, Andrew scored 18 points in these two games.