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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, it's not.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

62.5?

OpenStudy (espex):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So is it 65?

OpenStudy (espex):

How did you get that answer?

OpenStudy (espex):

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

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