SOLUTION: In a basketball game, 17 free throws went in the basket and 3 missed. What percent missed? a) 17.6% b) 25% c) 56% d) 85% e) 15%

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Question 283363: In a basketball game, 17 free throws went in the basket and 3 missed. What percent missed?
a) 17.6% b) 25% c) 56% d) 85% e) 15%
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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100*3/20=5*3=15%