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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Overall % = [ total of shots made ] / [ total of shots taken ]
+24+%2B+12+=+36+ shots taken
+.5%2A24+=+12+
+.75%2A12+=+9+
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+%28+12+%2B+9+%29+%2F+36+=+21%2F36+
+21%2F36+=+7%2F12+
+7%2F12+=+.58333+
58.333%

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.50*24 + .75*12 = (12 + 9) = 21 made
%2821%2F36%29%2A100 = 58.33%