Sure, let's break down the problem step by step:
1. Understand the Problem:
- Nik and John both predicted a win for England.
- The difference in the points they each played for (or predicted) is 36.
- We need to determine the difference in their scores if their prediction turns out to be correct.
2. Analyze the Given Information:
- Since both predicted a win for England, we can assume they both scored points based on their predictions.
- The difference in the points they played for is 36. This means that the points Nik played for and the points John played for differ by 36.
3. Identifying the Relationship:
- When a prediction is correct, the scoring system might be such that the difference in the actual scores will mirror the difference in the points they played for.
4. Arriving at the Solution:
- Given that the difference in the points they played for is 36 and their prediction turns out to be correct, the difference in their scores would be exactly the same as the difference in the points they played for.
Hence, the difference between Nik's and John's scores if their prediction turned out to be correct will be 36.
