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In a 100-point game, A can give B 20 points and C 28 points. How many points can B give C (in a 100-point game)?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 10 points

Explanation:


Given data

  • On a 100-point game scale: when A scores 100, B scores 80 (A gives B 20 points).
  • When A scores 100, C scores 72 (A gives C 28 points).

Concept/Approach
Use relative strengths: A : B : C = 100 : 80 : 72 ⇒ B : C = 10 : 9. If B plays to 100, C will score proportionally 90; hence B can spot C (100 − 90) points.


Step-by-step calculation
B : C = 80 : 72 = 10 : 9If B's target = 100, then C's corresponding score = 100 × (9/10) = 90Points B can give C = 100 − 90 = 10 points


Verification/Alternative
Check transitivity: A:B = 100:80 and A:C = 100:72 ⇒ B:C = (80:72) = 10:9, consistent.


Common pitfalls
Subtracting given advantages directly (20 − 28) instead of using ratios; always compare via common baseline.


Final Answer
10 points

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