The highest score in an inning was 3/11 of the total and the next highest was 3/11 of the reminder . If the score differ by 9, the total score was :
Choose one.
A) 110	B) 121	C) 132	D) 143	E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the score be x. Then the highest score = 3x/11.   Reminder = (x - 3x/11) = 8x/11 .Next the highest score = 3/11 of 8x/11 = 24x/121.   3x/11 - 24x/11 = 9 &lt;=&gt; 33x - 24x = 9 × 121 &lt;33  - 24= 
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9 × 121 &lt;=&gt; x = 121..   Answer: 121
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The highest score in an inning was 3/11 of the total and the next highest was 3/11 of the reminder . If the score differ by 9, the total score was :