Question

During a soccer game, Erin scored 1 of 2 goals attempted. Lauren scored 6 of 8 goals attempted. Write the fraction that represents each and compare. Who was the most successful? SHOW YOUR WORK AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

(I KNOW THAT ERIN IS 1/2 AND LAUREN IS 6/8 BUT IM NOT SURE HOW TO COMPARE THEM)

Answer 1

Lauren.

Work:

1/2 vs. 6/8

1/2 * 4/4 = 4/8

6/8 > 4/8

Answer 2

One half as a percentage is 50%.

Six eighths as a percentage is 75%.

So Lauren scored 75 percent of her attempts.

Erin only scored 50% of her attempts.

Therefore, Lauren was the most successful during the game.

Work:

1/2 equals 50%.

6/8 equals 75%.

Hope this helps!