Trevor is a high school quarterback. On
average, out of each 16 attempts, he
completes 5 out of 8 passes and throws 1
pass that is intercepted. If Trevor passes
40 times, how many completions would
he be expected to make? (setting up proportions )​

Respuesta :

The total number of completions Trevor  be expected to make is 25.

Define the term proportions?

  • Proportion is mostly discussed using ratios and fractions.
  • A fraction is written as a/b, while a ratio is represented as a:b, and a proportion implies that two ratios remain equal. In this case, a and b can be any two integers.
  • According to the notion of proportion, two ratios are in proportion when they are equivalent. It is a formula or statement that shows that two ratios and fractions are equivalent.

For the given question.

Let the number of completion by Trevor be 'x'.

Trevor completes 5 out of 8 passes.

Total passes are 40

Then, proportions set up is-

5/8 = x/40

x = 25

Thus, the total number of completions Trevor be expected to make is 25.

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