Question

Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball. What is his shooting percentage for free throws? 71.4% 62% 55% 14%

Answer 1

Well:
100/7= 1/7 probability

1/7 probability (in percent) x 5= 5/7 probability

5/7 probability= 71.4%

Answer 2

Answer:

Option 1 - 71.4%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball.

To find : What is his shooting percentage for free throws?      

Solution :

Total number of throws = 7

Richard can make 5 out of 7 free throws in basketball.

Favorable outcome = 5

Probability of getting 5 out of 7 throw is $P=\frac{5}{7}$

Into percentage multiply number by 100,

$P=\frac{5}{7}\times 100$

$P=71.42$

His shooting percentage for free throws is 71.4%.

Therefore, Option 1 is correct.