Question

Margo missed 24.6% of her free throw shots in a season. During the season, she shot a total of 90 free throws. Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of free throws Margo missed?

Answer 1

Answer: 22

Explanation:

So since Margo missed 24.6% of 90 free throws, you have to find 24.6% of 90. The easiest way to do this is to do 90 multiplied by 0.246.

To multiply by percentages in general, move the decimal point to the left by two places. For example, if it said 82.6, the decimal point would go to the left two places and be 0.826.

Back to the original question...

so 90 multiplied by 0.246 is 22.14. If you can use a calculator, this is easy, if not just do the usual multiplication.

Then, this rounds to 22, and the problem is complete!