Question

Jay made 8 of 10 free throws. Kim made 25 of 45. Who made free throws at the better rate, and how do you know?

Answer 1

Divide the number made by the number of attempts:

Jay: 8 /10 = 0.80 = 80%

Kim: 25 / 45 = 0.555 = 55.5%

Jay had a better rate because 80% is greater than 55.5%.