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An illustration shows two graphs depicting points per game for players A and B. The first graph shows points per game for player A. The horizontal axis shows games ranging from 0 to 5 in increments of 1. The vertical axis shows points ranging from 0 to 85 in increments of 5. Three data points are plotted on the graph at left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 2 comma 40 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 4 comma 80 right parenthesis. A line connects all the data points. The second graph shows points per game for player B. The horizontal axis shows games ranging from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The vertical axis shows points ranging from 0 to 80 in increments of 5. Three data points are plotted on the graph at left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 3 comma 45 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 5 comma 75 right parenthesis. A line connects all the data points.

The average points scored playing basketball for Player A and Player B are graphed in the graphs. Determine which player averaged more points per game.

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Responses

Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 75 points per game.
Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 75 points per game.

Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 20 points per game.
Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 20 points per game.

Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 45 points per game.
Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 45 points per game.

Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 80 points per game.
Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 80 points per game.
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Answer 1

To determine which player averaged more points per game, we can calculate the average for each player based on the given points at specific games.

For Player A:

• Points at Game 0: 0
• Points at Game 2: 40
• Points at Game 4: 80

Calculating the average: \[ \text{Average for Player A} = \frac{0 + 40 + 80}{3} = \frac{120}{3} = 40 \text{ points per game} \]

For Player B:

• Points at Game 0: 0
• Points at Game 3: 45
• Points at Game 5: 75

Calculating the average: \[ \text{Average for Player B} = \frac{0 + 45 + 75}{3} = \frac{120}{3} = 40 \text{ points per game} \]

Both players A and B averaged 40 points per game.

From the provided response options, none directly mention that both players averaged 40 points. However, we can conclude that neither player averaged more points than the other.

If we must select one of the available options, none of them accurately reflect the averages calculated. Please check if there might be additional information or alternative options.