Question

On Wednesday, Joel, who is right-footed, takes exactly 20% of his practice shots with hisleft foot. Joel took 14 shots with his left foot last Wednesday.How many shots did Joel take on Wednesday on his right foot?How many total shots did Joel take on Wednesday when he was practicing.1

Answer 1

Let x be the total number of practice shot

20% of x = 14

`(20)/(100)* x=14`

`(20x)/(100)=14`

Multiply both-side by 100

`20x\text{ = 1400}`

Divide both-side of the equation by 20

`x=70`

Number of shots takes on his right foot = 70 - 14 = 56

Total number of shots taking while practicing = 70