Question

Sydney misses 5% of the free throws she attempts in a season. How many total free

throws did she attempt if she missed 12?
Multiply/scale up to solve.
attempts
12
5
percent
100

Answer 1

240

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 12÷5%

Convert decimal to fraction: 12/5/10

Reduce the fraction: 12/1/20

Divide a fraction by multiplying its reciprocal: 12 x 20

Calculate the product or quotient: 240