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Sally made <math>0.55*20=11</math> shots originally. Letting <math>x</math> be the number of shots she made, we have <math>\frac{11+x}{25}=0.56</math>. Solving for <math>x</math> gives us <math>x=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 3}</math> | Sally made <math>0.55*20=11</math> shots originally. Letting <math>x</math> be the number of shots she made, we have <math>\frac{11+x}{25}=0.56</math>. Solving for <math>x</math> gives us <math>x=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 3}</math> | ||
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| + | ==Video Solution== | ||
| + | https://youtu.be/8sDu95w3R2I Soo, DRMS, NM | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:31, 24 March 2022
Contents
Problem
After Sally takes 
shots, she has made 
of her shots. After she takes 
more shots, she raises her percentage to 
. How many of the last shots did she make?
Solution
Sally made 
shots originally. Letting 
be the number of shots she made, we have 
. Solving for gives us 
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/8sDu95w3R2I Soo, DRMS, NM
See Also
| 2004 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 5 |
Followed by Problem 7 | |
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