Q7. - Algebra 1

Question

Jorge has made 39 out of 52 free throw attempts this season. What is the experimental probability that he makes a free throw?

$\mathit{A}$ $\mathbf{54}\mathbf{\%}$         $\mathit{B}$ $\mathbf{68}\mathbf{\%}$         $\mathit{C}$ $\mathbf{75}\mathbf{\%}$          $\mathit{D}$ $\mathbf{79}\mathbf{\%}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$\mathbf{75}\mathbf{\%}$The experimental probability that Jorge makes a free throw is .

Step 1. Probability.

Probability measures likelihood of an event to occur

Step 2. Find the probability.

The probability of free throw by Jorge is 

$\frac{39}{52}=0.75$

Step 3. Find percentage.

To find probability percentage, multiply the above obtained answer by 100.

$0.75\cdot 100=75\%$ 

Therefore, the experimental probability that he makes a free throw is $75\%$. Option $C$ is the required answer.