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Derek scored a total of 34 points in the first four basketball games. If he continues to score at this rate, how many points will he score during the entire 18-game season?

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153 points

Explanation:

Set up a proportion:

34/4 = x/18.

18/4 does not equal a whole number. So, reduce 34/4.

34/4 becomes (when divided by 2 on both the top and the bottom) 17/2.

18/2=9. 9*17=153.

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