Question

Scored 72 times out of 150 what percent of his shots did he score?

Answer 1

Whoever scored 72 shots out of 150. Did, In fact, score 48% of their shots.
 
Solution:
*To calculate the percentage represented by a ratio simply divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100. 

72:150 (72/150)

72/150 

= 0.48

0.48(100) = 48

... 48%