Question

In one season a basketball player made 60% of her free throws. How many free throws did she attempt if she made 120 free throws?

Answer 1

She attempted 200 throws

Explanation:

Percentage of free throws for the basketball player = 60%

the Let Total attempts made be x

Number of free attempts made = 120

Number of free attempts made =60% of total attempts made

120 = 60/100 *x

120 = 60x/100

x = 120*100/60 = 200

Thus, She attempted 200 throws