At a particular swim meet, 10 points were awarded for each first-place finish, 8 points for second, and 7 points for third.  Washington High School had 10 first place finishes, 6 second place finishes and 2 third place finishes.  Johnson High School had 8 first place finishes, 9 second place finishes and 1 third place finish.  Roosevelt High School had 4 first place finishes, 5 second place finishes and 4 third place finishes.  Lewis High School had 3 first place finishes, 3 second place finishes and 6 third place finishes.    Calculate the total points earned by each school. Which school won the competition? What was the difference between the second-place school and the one that came in first                                                                                                                                                      Please create a different scenario; it cannot be a swim meet. Think about the expanding data sets. Explain how to solve the issue and include all necessary steps.

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At a particular swim meet, 10 points were awarded for each first-place finish, 8 points for second, and 7 points for third. 

  • Washington High School had 10 first place finishes, 6 second place finishes and 2 third place finishes. 
  • Johnson High School had 8 first place finishes, 9 second place finishes and 1 third place finish. 
  • Roosevelt High School had 4 first place finishes, 5 second place finishes and 4 third place finishes. 
  • Lewis High School had 3 first place finishes, 3 second place finishes and 6 third place finishes. 

 

Calculate the total points earned by each school. Which school won the competition? What was the difference between the second-place school and the one that came in first                                                                                                                                                   

 

Please create a different scenario; it cannot be a swim meet. Think about the expanding data sets. Explain how to solve the issue and include all necessary steps.

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