In one basketball season, Tim made 75% of the free throws he attempted. Tim made 36 free throws. How many free throws did he attempt? A. 27 B. 48 C. 61 D. 75
75% means 75/100, which is 3/4 simplified. You can set up the equation 36=3/4*x, with x being the number he attempted. Divide by 3 and multiply by 4 on both sides, and you get 48=x. Thus, Tim attempted 48 free throws.
