Question

Daniel scored 3 points or 20% of his average points last game. What is his average point total?

Answer 1

The average point total is 15

Explanation:

Daniel scored 3 points or 20%.

This implies 3 points corresponds to 20%.

Suppose the average point total score is x, the following ratio is correct:

3:x = 20:100

So

3/x = 20/100

Multiplying both sides by 100x

3 × 100 = 20x

300 = 20x

Divide both sides by 20

x = 300/20

= 15

Therefore, the average point total is 15.

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

The statement indicates that Daniel scored 3 points which represents 20% of his average points and from this information, you can use the rule of three to find his average point total which is the 100%:

3 points → 20%

x ← 100%

x= (3*100)/20

x= 15

Daniel's average point total is 15.