SOLUTION: A basketball player completed 44.8% of his field goals in the most recent season. He made 285 field goals. How many did he attempt?

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Question 175319: A basketball player completed 44.8% of his field goals in the most recent season. He made 285 field goals. How many did he attempt?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let a= number of attempts
.448a+=+285
a+=+285%2F.448
a+=+636