Basketball

To compare a player's performance from game to game, his/her field goal and free throw percents can be calculated at the end of each game. This can be done very simply by dividing the number of shots actually made (m) by the number of attempted shots (a):

P = m / a

(To find percentages, move the decimal point from your answer two places to the right, and round to the ones digit:

9/16 = .5625 = 56.25%, which can be rounded to 56%)

Now put your skills to work:

Which of the following players has the highest free throw percentage?

• Tracey, who made 38 out of 68 throws
• Darryl, who made 6 out of 12 throws
• Duane, who made 28 out of 52 throws

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