Question

In her last basketball game, Casey scored 46 points. In the current game, she has scored 24 points so far. How many more two-point baskets must she make if she wants her total score in her current game to be at least as great as her score in the last game ?

Answer 1

Answer:

At least 11 two-point baskets

Step-by-step explanation:

In her last basketball game, Casey scored 46 points.

In the current game, she has scored 24 points so far.

Difference $=46-24=22$ points

If Casey wants her total score in her current game to be at least as great as her score in the last game, then she has to make at least

$22\div 2=11$

two-point baskets.