Question

Suppose a basketball player has a 50% free throw success rate. How many shots will he be able to make out of 22

shots?

Answer 1

Around 11 shots because

22 x 50% = 11

or

22 ÷ 2 = 11

Answer 2

Multiply the number of tries by the percentage.

22 x 0.50 = 11

He should make 11 shots.