Question

Jaxon made 12 shots in five minutes during practice, and he consistently shoot the same, how long did it take him to make 5 shots?

Answer 1

Explanation:

12 shots in 5 minutes.

12/5 ratio.

how long for 5 shots ? x minutes

5/x must be the same ratio as 12/5

so,

5/x = 12/5

25/x = 12

25 = 12x

x = 25/12 = 2 1/12 ≈ 2.08 minutes =

= 2 minutes and 5 seconds

(60 seconds per minute divided by 12 = 5)