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In one basketball season, Tim made 75% of the free throws he attempted. Tim made 36 free throws. How many free throws did he attempt? A. 27 B. 48 C. 61 D. 75

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75% means 75/100, which is 3/4 simplified.  You can set up the equation 36=3/4*x, with x being the number he attempted.  Divide by 3 and multiply by 4 on both sides, and you get 48=x.  Thus, Tim attempted 48 free throws.
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