Question

Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball. What is his shooting percentage for free throws? 71.4% 62% 55% 14%

Answer 1

Option 1 - 71.4%

Explanation:

Given : Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball.

To find : What is his shooting percentage for free throws?

Solution :

Total number of throws = 7

Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball.

Favorable outcome = 5

Probability of getting 5 out of 7 throw is
`P=(5)/(7)`

Into percentage multiply number by 100,

`P=(5)/(7)* 100`

`P=71.42\$`

His shooting percentage for free throws is 71.4%.

Therefore, Option 1 is correct.