Q24. - Algebra 1

Question

BASKETBALL Madeline usually makes 85% of her shots in basketball. If she attempts 20, how many will she likely make

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The number of shots Madeline will make if she attempts 20 basketball shots and make 85% to the basketball shots are 17.

Step 1. Given information.

Madeline attempts 20 basketball shots and makes 85% of the shots.

Step 2. Definition of percentage.

A percentage is a ratio that can be expressed as a fraction of 100. 

Step 3. Assumptions and apply the definition of percentage.

Let x number of basketball shots be made out of 20 attempts.

 

According to the question, the number of basketball shots divided by the total number of attempts is 85%,

 

Apply the definition of percentage. So,

$\frac{x}{20}=\frac{85}{100}$

Step 4. Calculations.

$$\begin{gathered} \frac{x}{20}=\frac{85}{100} \\ x=\frac{85\times 20}{100} \\ x=17 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the number of shots Madeline will make if she attempts 20 basketball shots and make 85% to the basketball shots is 17.