Q:

Drew’s score on a math text was 92.He could earn an extra 1/2 point for each incorrect problem he corrected. Drew corrected 3 problems. On which number line does Point S best represent his new score?

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Answer:Point S represent the score 93.5 which is Drew's New Score.Step-by-step explanation:The score of Drew on a math test = 92Point for each correction in the math test = 1/2  = 0.5Now, the number of problems corrected = 3 x 0.5 = 1.5So, Now, the new scale of Drew =  Old Score + The Correction Score                                                        = 92  +  1.5                                                        = 93.5or, Drew, new score = 93.5Hence, point S represent the score 93.5 which is Drew's New Score.