Translating comparative strength across games: In a game, A can give B 25 points in 75 and C 18 points in 90. In a 120-point game, how many points can C give B?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 20

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We convert handicaps into scoring speed ratios, compare B and C, then project to the requested game length.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A vs B (75): A:B = 75:50 = 3:2.
  • A vs C (90): A:C = 90:72 = 5:4.
  • Uniform scoring rates.


Concept / Approach:
From A:B = 3:2 and A:C = 5:4 ⇒ B:C = (2/3)/(4/5) = (2/3)*(5/4) = 10/12 = 5/6. C is faster than B (denominator smaller time for same points).


Step-by-Step Solution:

At B = 120, C's equivalent = 120 * (6/5) = 144 (faster)Alternatively, when C = 120, B = 120 * (5/6) = 100Thus C can give B = 120 − 100 = 20 points


Verification / Alternative check:
Both frames (B finishing at 120 or C finishing at 120) are consistent with a 20-point handicap.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
30/40/50 arise from mis-scaling or difference-based thinking rather than ratio-based.


Common Pitfalls:
Using absolute point gaps instead of relative scoring speeds when changing game length.


Final Answer:
20

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