A sports team earns 2 points for each win, 0 points for each loss, and 1 point for each tie. How many points does the team earn for 9 wins, 3 losses and 4 ties?
(A) 26
(B) 16
(C) 19
(D) 21
(E) 22
The team earns 2 points for each win, so 9 wins earns $2 \times 9=18$ points.

The team earns 0 points for each loss, so 3 losses earns 0 points.

The team earns 1 point for each tie, so 4 ties earns 4 points.

In total, the team earns $18+0+4=22$ points.

ANSWER: (E)