Question 250121
x+y=490
x+270=y
2x+270=490
2x=220
x=110
answer b.110 received by the loser
Bonus question
Why can't it be 220 (loser)+270 (winner)=490 (total)?


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because the difference between them has to be 270 not 50
110+270=380 winner
110 loser
110 loser +380 winner =490 total