At basketball practice, Derrick shot 60 free-throws and made 48 baskets. Afterward, he told his coach he had made 85% percent of this free-throws. His coach said, "No, you only made 80% of your free-throws." Who is correct? Justify you answer.

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25 November, 02:22

At basketball practice, Derrick shot 60 free-throws and made 48 baskets. Afterward, he told his coach he had made 85% percent of this free-throws. His coach said, "No, you only made 80% of your free-throws." Who is correct? Justify you answer.

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Mila Kelly · Answer 1

Hello! Derrick’s coach is correct. This is because if you set up a proportion like this: 48/60 = x/100, cross multiply to get 4,800 = 60x, and divided 60 by both sides, x = 80. That justifies that Derrick made 80% of his free throws.

Olive Rush · Answer 2

You divide 48 into 60 to get 0.8. 0.8 as a percentage is 80