Bryan, Ben, Eric and Howard participated in a Science quiz. The average number of points scored by Bryan and Ben was 76. The average number of points scored by Ben and Howard was 71.8. The average number of points scored by Bryan, Ben and Howard was 73. The average number of points scored by Eric and Howard was 69. How many points did each of them score?

1. Howard
2. Bryan
3. Ben
4. Eric

(a)
Total score of Bryan and Ben
= 76 x 2
= 152

Total score of Ben and Howard
= 71.8 x 2
= 143.6

Total score of Bryan, Ben and Howard
= 73 x 3
= 219

Howard's score
= 219 - 152
= 67

(b)
Bryan's score
= 219 - 143.6
= 75.4

(c)
Ben's score
= 143.6 - 67
= 76.6

(d)
Total score of Eric and Howard
= 69 x 2
= 138

Eric's score
= 138 - 67
= 71

Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 75.4; (c) 76.6; (d) 71