Question

John made 18 free throws last season. His free-throw average was 60%. How many times did John go to the free throw line?

Answer 1

Answer: 30

Explanation:

Let's start with what we know. His free-throw average was 60%, so 18 out of something = 60%. When looking further we realize that he stepped up 30 times and only made 18 which does hold true; 18/30 = 60%.

Answer 2

30

Explanation:

You want to know how many free throw attempts John had if he made 18 free throws and his percentage was 60%.

Percentage

The free throw percentage is calculated as ...

percentage = (free throws made)/(free throw attempts) × 100%

60% = 18/attempts × 100%

60/100 = 18/attempts . . . . . . . . . divide by 100%

attempts = 18/0.60 = 30 . . . . . . . multiply by attempts/0.60

John went to the free throw line 30 times.

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