CANTAMATHS

Last Wednesday evening the Springston Cantamath team went to compete against dozens of other schools at Horncastle Arena (né CBS Arena). 
Alice Kirsopp, Georgia Gwatkin, Callum Vallance and Molly Barker were selected from a strong squad. It was a David vs Goliath battle. Many of the bigger schools had been training intensively all year. 
For Springston, a goal of 30 points was chosen, (at 5 points per correct answer across 20 questions). The Springston team powered beyond that goal to an excellent 45 points! 
The team was stoked and so were the supporters. 

Here's one of the questions they faced, see if you can get the answer right: There is a running competition. The total prize-pool is $1,500. First place gets $250 more than second place. Second place gets $250 more than third. How much money does third place receive?