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In their most recent game, a basketball team scored 60 points. For the next game, the coach would like to increase scoring by at least 20%. How many points will the team have to score to meet this goal?

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Answer:

The team will have to score 72 points in the next game to meet this goal

Explanations:

The number of points scored in the most recent game = 60

Percentage increase in points = 20%

Increase in points = (20/100) x 60

Increase in points = 12

The number of points the team will have to score in the next game = (Number of points scored in the last game) + (Increase in points)

The number of points the team will have to score in the next game = 60 + 12

The number of points the team will have to score in the next game = 72 points

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