In a basketball game, Will scored 36 points, consisting only of three-point shots and two-point shots. He made a total of 16 shots. How many shots of each type did he make?
A) Two- point shots: 11; three- point shots: 5
B) Two- point shots: 13; three point shots: 3
C) Two- point shots: 12; three point shots: 4
D) Two- point shots: 4; three- point shots: 12

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Will made 12 two-point shots and 4 three-point shots, which totals 36 points (12*2 + 4*3 = 36) and 16 shots (12 + 4 = 16).

In a Basketball Game, Will Scored 36 Points, Consisting Only