Problem

QUESTION 4
Use a proportion to solve the problem.
So far this basketball season, Al has scored 595 points in 30 games. At this rate, how many points would he score in 70 games?
About 1236 points
About 1319 points
About 255 points
About 1388 points

Answer

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Answer

Calculate x: x \(\approx 1387.83\)

Steps

Step 1 :Set up a proportion: \(\frac{595}{30} = \frac{x}{70}\)

Step 2 :Solve for x: x = \(\frac{595}{30}\)*70

Step 3 :Calculate x: x \(\approx 1387.83\)

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