Handicap conversion between B and C: In a 160-point game, A gives B 10 and A gives C 30. In a game to 60, how many can B give C?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: 8

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Translate handicaps into scoring ratios and then deduce B:C. Finally scale a 60-point game to find the start B can give C.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A:B = 160:150 = 16:15
  • A:C = 160:130 = 16:13
  • Target game size = 60


Concept / Approach:
B:C = (A:C)/(A:B) = (16/13)/(16/15) = 15/13. When B scores 60, C gets 60*(13/15). The difference is B’s start to C.


Step-by-Step Solution:

C at B's 60 = 60*(13/15) = 52B can give C = 60 − 52 = 8


Verification / Alternative check:
Ratios are consistent with both handicaps from A.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They contradict B:C = 15:13 scaling to 60 points.


Common Pitfalls:
Subtracting point handicaps directly instead of using ratios.


Final Answer:
8

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