Question

At batting practice Alexis hit 8 balls out of 15 into the outfield. Which equation below can be used to determine the percentage of balls it into the outfield?A. 15/8 = x/100B. 15/100 = x/8C. 8x = (100)(15)D. 15/8 = 100/x

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

Since Alexis hit, the appropriate relationship should consider a division between the number of balls Alexis hit and the total.

Dividing them gives the following expression:

`(8)/(15)`

Now, in order to represent as a percentage, we must multiply this fraction by 100:

`(8)/(15)*100`

Equaling the fraction to x, assuming that x represents the computed percentage:

`(8)/(15)*100=x`

Dividing both sides by 100:

`(8)/(15)=(x)/(100)`

Reversing the fractions:

`(15)/(8)=(100)/(x)`

In conclusion, the equation that gives the appropriate relationship is OPTION D