Question

George is shooting free throws before basketball practice. He makes 18 out of the 20 shots he attempts. How many shots would you expect him to make if he attempted 100 free throws?

Answer 1

Answer: 90

Step-by-step explanation: We know that, every 20 shots he attempts, he makes 18. He has a 90% success rate. If he attempts 100 free throws, he would make 90% of them, which is 90!

Another way to solve it is note that 100 is 20*5, so 18*5 is 90, which is also our answer.