Question

In basketball, baskets are worth either 2 or 3 points. A missed shot, of course, is worth 0 points. During the 2007-2208 season, NBA player Jose Calderon made 288 2-point baskets, 79 3-point baskets, and missed 340 shots. What is the weighted average for the player's shots? Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

1.15

Explanation:

Multiply each shot by its point value. Then add. Divide this sum by the total number of shots taken.

288*2 + 79*3 + 340*0 = 813

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288 + 79 + 340 = 707

813 / 707 = 14.992

The weighted average is approximately 1.15 points per shot.