Solve the Problem. -In a Recent International Gymnastics Competition, the U.S., China, and U.S

question 140

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In a recent International Gymnastics competition, the U.S., China, and Romania were the big winners. If the total number of medals won by each team are three consecutive integers whose sum is 51 and the U.S.
Won more than China who won more than Romania, how many medals did each team win?

• A)U.S.: 18 medals; China: 17 medals; Romania: 16 medals
• B)U.S.: 19 medals; China: 18 medals; Romania: 17 medals
• C)U.S.: 53 medals; China: 52 medals; Romania: 51 medals
• D)U.S.: 16 medals; China: 15 medals; Romania: 14 medals

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Definitions:

Homozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two identical alleles for a particular gene.

Gene

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

Basic Unit

The simplest, most fundamental component or element of a system or structure.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, resulting from the fusion of two gametes.