Question

Margo missed 24.6% of the free throw shots in a season During the season she took a total of 90 free throw shots. Which, of the following is the best estimate of the number of free throw shots Margo missed?

A. 18
B. 12
C. 22
D. 25

Answer 1

C. 22

Explanation:

The problem statement tells you ...

missed = 24.6% × 90

= 0.246 × 90 = 22.14

The best estimate among the answers given is 22, choice C.

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Comment on the problem statement

The percentage given is supposedly computed from the number of shots attempted and missed this season. The ratio 22/90 would give a percentage rounded to 24.4%, not 24.6%.

24.4% of 90 is 21.96, closer to 22.