during the basketball season monique scored goals on 30% of the shots she took. if she scored 42 goals, how…
during the basketball season monique scored goals on 30% of the shots she took. if she scored 42 goals, how many shots did she take?\na 720 shots\nb 126 shots\nc 72 shots\nd 140 shots
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Set up the proportion
Let the total number of shots be $x$. We know that 30% (or 0.3 in decimal - form) of $x$ is 42. So the equation is $0.3x = 42$.
Step2: Solve for $x$
Divide both sides of the equation by 0.3: $x=\frac{42}{0.3}$. $x = 140$.
Answer:
D. 140 shots