Question

A hockey team in one game scored on 30% of the total number of shots on its opponents goalie. The team scored a total of 5 goals. How many shots did they direct at the opponents goalie?

Answer 1

Explanation:

so 30% of the total number of goals shot is 5

30% of what number is 5....turn ur percent to a decimal..." of " is multiply

let the number of shots represent x

0.30x = 5...divide borh sides by 0.30

x = 5/0.30

x = 16.66 shots