In the first game of the year, the modified basketball team made 63.5% of their foul shot free throws. Matthew made all 6 of his free throws, which made up 25% of the teams free throws. How many free throws did the team miss altogether?

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Randall Ho

10 June, 16:30

In the first game of the year, the modified basketball team made 63.5% of their foul shot free throws. Matthew made all 6 of his free throws, which made up 25% of the teams free throws. How many free throws did the team miss altogether?

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Gunnar Reid · Answer 1

So 6 shots equal 25% of the teams total shots (x)

So 6 = 0.24 (x)

X = 6/0.25

X = 24

If the team made 62. 5% of their shots then they missed 100% - 6.25% = 37.5 %

37.5 % of 24 = 24 (0.375) = 9