Louann and Carla received equal scores on a test made up of multiple choice questions and an essay. Louann got 14 multiple choice questions correct and received 24 points for her essay. Carla got 16 multiple choice questions correct and received 14 points for her essay.

How many points was each multiple choice question worth?

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Louann and Carla received equal scores on a test made up of multiple choice questions and an essay. Louann got 14 multiple choice questions correct and received 24 points for her essay. Carla got 16 multiple choice questions correct and received 14 points for her essay.
 
How many points was each multiple choice question worth?

anonymous · Answer

5 Points

anonymous · Answer

Since there was a 10 point difference in the essay and a 2 multiple choice question difference, you just divide 10 by 2.

anonymous · Answer

5*14 + 24 = 94

16*5 + 14 = 94

anonymous · Answer

oh...thanks ;)

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No Problem :) Thanks for fanning me b4.

anonymous · Answer

5 is correct