Shooter Marilyn is the Spartans best free throw shooter. She normally makes three out of four shots in an charity event shooter will shoot 600 free throws if she makes over 400 baskets the school wins $1000 should the Spartans to win the cash for the school

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Douglas Parrish

Mathematics

7 May, 08:15

Shooter Marilyn is the Spartans best free throw shooter. She normally makes three out of four shots in an charity event shooter will shoot 600 free throws if she makes over 400 baskets the school wins $1000 should the Spartans to win the cash for the school

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Chang · Answer 1

Yes, the Spartans will win the $ 1,000 prize at the charity event, if Shooter Marilyn shoots her normal scoring average

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let's check the information provided to us to answer the question correctly:

Scoring average of Shooter Marilyn = 0.75 or 75% (three out of four shots)

If she scores 400 free throws or more out of 600, the school wins $ 1,000

2. Should the Spartans to win the cash for the school?

Let's find out the number of free throws, Shooter Marilyn will score:

0.75 * 600 = 450

450 > 400

Yes, the Spartans will win the $ 1,000 prize at the charity event, if Shooter Marilyn shoots her normal scoring average