Question

A basketball team won 5 of their first 9 games.
There are 63 games in a season.
If they continue at the same rate, how many games will they win? Show your work (2 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

35

Step-by-step explanation:

Write a proportion:

5 wins / 9 games = x wins / 63 games

Cross multiply:

9x = 315

Divide:

x = 35

At the same rate, they will win 35 games.