SOLUTION: Shawn had made 50% of his 24 shots. His next 12 shots he made 75%. What was his overall percentage?

Question 1050321: Shawn had made 50% of his 24 shots. His next 12 shots he made 75%. What was his overall percentage?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ewatrrr:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Overall % = [ total of shots made ] / [ total of shots taken ]
shots taken

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58.333%

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.50*24 + .75*12 = (12 + 9) = 21 made
= 58.33%
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