Final answer:
Larry Bird made 90% of his free throw attempts during the 1988-1989 basketball season, and he made 882 free throws. To find the total number of free throws he attempted, we divide 882 by 0.90, which results in 980 attempts.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find out how many free throws Larry Bird attempted, we need to use the percentage of free throws he made. If Larry made 90% of his free throw attempts and he made a total of 882 free throws, we can set up the following equation:
Number of free throws made = Percentage of free throws made (in decimal form) × Total number of free throw attempts
To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. So, 90% becomes 0.90. Now we can express the above equation as:
882 = 0.90 × Total number of free throw attempts
Divide both sides by 0.90 to find the total number of free throw attempts:
Total number of free throw attempts = 882 ÷ 0.90
Total number of free throw attempts = 980
Therefore, Larry Bird attempted 980 free throws during the 1988-1989 basketball season. The correct answer is option c) 980.