SOLUTION: If you multiply my score by 3, then subtract 40 from that answer, then divide by 2 you will get exactly 100, What was Bob's test score?

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Question 484493: If you multiply my score by 3, then subtract 40 from that answer, then divide by 2 you will get exactly 100, What was Bob's test score?

Answer by chessace(471)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well Bob (and if you aren't Bob, his score could be anything),
(3 x - 40 ) / 2 = 100
3 x = 240
x = 80

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