Question

Drake made 14 out of 20 free throw shots. About how many out of the next 30 free

throw shots would you expect him to make?​

Answer 1

Answer: 21

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Work Shown:

14/20 = 70/100 after multiply top and bottom by 5

70/100 = 70%

Drake makes 70% of his free throws

If he attempts 30 of them, then he should make about 0.70*30 = 21

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Alternative Method:

(amount made)/(amount attempted) = (amount made)/(amount attempted)

14/20 = x/30

14*30 = 20*x ... cross multiply

420 = 20x

20x = 420

x = 420/20

x = 21

This is another way to see that we expect Drake to make about 21 free throws.