Janet averages 5 out of 8 baskets when shooting. Based on this information, if she takes 120 shots, how many will she make?

Janusz Nowak asked Aug 8, 2023

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Janusz Nowak asked Aug 8, 2023

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As the average is 5 out of 8 baskets. You multiply the total shots for 5/8 to find how many she makes:

$120\cdot(5)/(8)=75$ Then, she makes 75 out of 120 baskets

Malte G answered Aug 14, 2023

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