PROBLEM OF THE MONTH
Middle School

 


The basketball problem

The famous basketball star, Nafu Frazer, was offered a 3-year contract with the Bulleen Bullets that included a bonus for each game in which she scored 20 points or more. Nafu was to receive a bonus of $100 for the first 20-point game, $300 for the second, $500 for the third, $700 for the fourth and so on throughout the contracted period. Nafu played 50 games where she received a bonus. What was the total of her bonuses?

 

Submission Date: Friday 29th August








 

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