Question

Out of 20 attempts, a basketball player score 8

times. What percent of his shots did he make?
A. 8%
B. 16%
C. 32%
D. 40%

Answer 1

D. 40%

Explanation:

A total of 20 attempts, 8 shots were made.

`(8)/(20)` =
`(4)/(10)` = 0.4

0.4 = 40%

Hence, the correct answer choice is D.

Answer 2

D. 40%

Explanation:

1. In fraction form, the amount of shots the basket player made out of 20 attempts is 8/20.

• 8/20 can be simplified to 2/5, as they both have a GCF of 4.

2. To turn 2/5 into a percentage, we multiply it by 100.

• 
  `(2)/(5) *100`
• 
  `(2)/(1) * 20`
• 
  `2 * 20`
• 
  `40`
• 40%

Therefore, the answer is D. 40%.