Question

During the soccer season, Cathy made 27 of the 54 goals she attempted. Karla made 18 of the 45 goals she attempted. Patty made 34% of the goals she attempted. List the athletes in order of their goal-scoring percentage from least to greatest.

Answer 1

Patty, Karla, Cathy

Explanation:

The scoring percentage of goals attempted can be computed by dividing goals made by those attempted, then multiplying the result by 100%.

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Cathy's rate is ...

27/54 × 100% = 50%

Karla's rate is ...

18/45 × 100% = 40%

Patty's rate is ...

given as 34%

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By least to greatest scoring rate, the athletes are ...

Patty (34%), Karla (40%), Cathy (50%)