Question

Josh attempted 56 free throws during the basketball season.

He made 5/7 of them. How many free throws did he make?
A. 57 + 56 = 5657
B. 57 × 56 = 40
C. 56 ÷ 57 = 40
D. 56 – 57 = 5527

Answer 1

: He made 32 free throws.

Explanation:

It can also be solved by transforming the percentage in a fraction such as 57% = 57/100 and then multiplying it by the total attempts.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

5/7 * 56 which is 8*5 which is 40.

When having a fraction of a whole number just multiply it to the whole number.