Question

Jake plays baseball. He had 8 hits in his last 24 times at bat. Suppose he continues to bat at this rate. How many hits should

he expect to get in his next 30 times at bat?

A. 20
B. 33
C. 18
D. 10

Answer 1

D. 10

Explanation:

If he hits 8 swings every 24 swings, that gives you a ratio of 1 hit:3 swings. Using this ratio, you can take the 8 hits he already has, and add them on the 6 extra swings he did to get 30 swings. Using the ratio, he hits 2 more, and 8+2=10, so D.