Question

1. Courtney plays softball. Her goal for the season is to havean overall batting average of 0.300 (300/1000). Currently shehas 40 base hits in 145 at bats. How many consecutive basehits must she get to reach her goal?

Answer 1

Given:

Courtney's goal for the season = 0.300

Her current base hits = 40 in 145 at bats

Let's find the number of consecutive base hits she nust get to reach her goal.

To find the number of consecutive base hits she must get, we have the equation: