madeline usually makes 85% of her shots in basketball. if she attempts 20, how many will she likely make?

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It's 17
85% of 10 is 8.5 x that by 2 because it's 20
8.5x2=17

Kenzi answered Jun 22, 2018

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Set up a proportion. Remember that percent means per 100.

85/100=x/20

100/5=20
85/5=17=x

Final answer: 17 baskets made

Finduilas answered Jun 27, 2018

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