Emily made 75% of the baskets that she attempted. if she made 9 baskets, how many attempts did she make?

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Theresa Morrison

21 June, 01:47

Emily made 75% of the baskets that she attempted. if she made 9 baskets, how many attempts did she make?

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Irene Preston · Answer 1

1.) 9/x = 75/100

9 out of how many, so 9 over x

and 75 over 100 is the same as 75%

2.) 75x = 900

cross multiply

3.) x=12

So 9 out of 12 baskets in all.

Tatiana Carroll · Answer 2

Tatiana Carroll 21 June, 04:49

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75% = 9

25% = 3

100%=12

12 attempts