Asked by Liz
A field goal kicker has made 21 out of 30
attempted field goals so far this season. His
field goal average is 0.7.
How many consecutive field goals must he
make to increase his average to 0.8125?
attempted field goals so far this season. His
field goal average is 0.7.
How many consecutive field goals must he
make to increase his average to 0.8125?
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
let the number of consecutive extra attempts be x
then (21+x)/(30+x) = .8125 = 13/16
336 + 16x = 390 + 13x
solve for x
then (21+x)/(30+x) = .8125 = 13/16
336 + 16x = 390 + 13x
solve for x
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