Question

    In a competition between two participants, one participant secured 55% of the total points and won by a margin of 3,300 points. What was the total number of points in the competition?

    A 33,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 26,800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19,900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 29,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 28,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Percentage of winning participant = 55%  Percentage of second participant = 100 - 55 = 45%  55% - 45% = 3,300  10% = 3,300  1% = 330  Total number of points = 100% = 33,000 points

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