So if the total is 72
We have to get the denominator of both fractions to be the same so let’s do
3/8 = 18/48
1/6 = 8/48
So if the total is 72 we need to do
18/48 = ?/72
Than cross multiply and let’s change ? into x
48x=1,296
Than divide both sides by 48 to solve for x
x=27
So Paquito scored 27 points
Nows let’s find Jeff’s total points by doing
8/48 = ?/72
Cross multiply once more and change ? To y this time
48y=576
And now divide both sides by 48 to get y
y=12
So Jeff scored 12 points
But that isn’t what the question is asking it’s asking how many did they score together so now all we have to do is
27+12=39
The total amount of points scored by Jeff and Paquito together was 39
