Question

Naomi was watching a game show where a contestant had 20 points and then had 5 turns where he scored -10 points on each turn. Then she stopped watching. What was the contestant's score when Naomi stopped watching the show?

A. -50
B. -30
C. 50
D. 70

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is b, -30.

Answer 2

1. the contestant had a total of 20 points
2. Each turn he loses -10 points within 5 turns
3.5 • -10: -50
4.20-50: -30
Therefore, the contestant had -30 points when Naomi stopped watching