Question

Points scored in a basketball game vary directly with shots taken. If a player scores 50 points and takes 40

shots, how many would she have scored if she takes 60 shots? (Round your answer down to the nearest point
scored)
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Answer 1

She would have scored 75 points.

Explanation:

Points scored in a basketball game vary directly with shots taken.

This means that this question can be solved by proportions, using a rule of three.

How many would she have scored if she takes 60 shots?

Using a rule of three:

50 points - 40 shots

x points - 60 shots

Applying cross multiplication:

`40x = 50*60`

Dividing both sides by 40

`x = 50*1.5 = 75`

She would have scored 75 points.