SOLUTION: In her first basketball game, Tasha made 4 of 10 shots. In her second game, she made 6 of 14 shots. In which game did she have the better shooting percentage? Explain.

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Question 374585: In her first basketball game, Tasha made 4 of 10 shots. In her second game, she made 6 of 14 shots. In which game did she have the better shooting percentage? Explain.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
first game: 4 of 10 shots = 4/10 = .40 = 40% of her shots were made
second game: 6 of 14 shots = 6/14 = .43 = 43% of her shots were made
In which game did she have the better shooting percentage?
second game, 43% of the shots vs 40% of the shots in first game were made
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