Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then finish your response by answering the question in the word problem. A softball player's batting average is the ratio of hits the player makes to the number of times the player is at bat. If Ann's batting average is 0.320, how many hits would she expect to get in 25 times at bat? Show how you identify what you are looking for, set up the equation, and arrive at your answer. Then clearly state your answer.

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Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then finish your response by answering the question in the word problem.  A softball player's batting average is the ratio of hits the player makes to the number of times the player is at bat. If Ann's batting average is 0.320, how many hits would she expect to get in 25 times at bat? Show how you identify what you are looking for, set up the equation, and arrive at your answer. Then clearly state your answer.

barrycarter · Answer

Hint: 0.320 can also be written as 320/1000. Anna's hits can be written as hits/25.