Question

During his career, player A was named the NBA's MVP one time
less than player B. Player C was MVP four more than half the times of player B. Together, the three players were named MVP 8 times. How many times was each of the players named MVP?

Answer 1

Answer: Player A=1 time

Player B=2 times

Player C=5 times

Step-by-step explanation:

A=B-1

C=4+B/2

A+B+C=8

B-1+B+4+B/2=8

B+B+B/2 -1+4=8

2B+B/2 +3=8

4B/2 +B/2=5

5B/2=5

5B=10

B=2 times

A=B-1

A=2-1

A=1 time

A+B+C=8

1+2+C=8

3+C=8

C=5 times