Pawpa and Pawly score equal points in a basketball game. Pawpa scored in only 2 pointers while Pawly scored only in 3 pointers. If the total points scored for both is 36, how many baskets do they make together?

The correct option is C 15
Detailed step-by-step solution:

• What is the total points scored by both Pawpa and Pawly?

Ans: 36

• It is given that both of them score an equal number of points.
• Since 18 $+$ 18 = 36, both Pawpa and Pawly scored 18 points each.
• How many 2 pointers does Pawpa make to score 18 points?

Ans: 9

• How many 3 pointers does Pawly make to score 18 points?

Ans: 6

• How many baskets do Pawpa and Pawly score together?

Ans: 9 $+$ 6 = 15 baskets

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