Question

During a cougars basketball game, the ratio of baskets made to baskets attempted was 2/5. The cougars made 26 baskets. How many baskets did they attempt?

Is it 26?

Answer 1

no, it's not.

Answer 2

you'll need to solve the proportion
2/5 = 25/x

Answer 3

62.5?

Answer 4

Consider how it is presented:
2 baskets made
5 attempts

Now they are telling you that the ratio in this game is
26 baskets made
x attempts

Answer 5

So is it 65?

Answer 6

How did you get that answer?

Answer 7

Your answer is correct, I am wanting to know if you used the proper method to find it.