Question

The numbers of points scored in each basketball game are 49, 36, 61, 64, 39, 41, 43, and 39.

In what percent of the games were at least 55 points scored?

Answer 1

In 25% of the games at least 55 points were scored.

Explanation:

Percentage:

Number of desired outcomes multiplied by 100 and divided by the number of total outcomes.

In this question:

8 total games

In 2 at least 55 were scores.

100*2/8 = 100/4 = 25%

In 25% of the games at least 55 points were scored.