SOLUTION: A quarterback completes 12 out of 20 passes in his first game, how many passes would you expect him to complete in his second game if he only throws 15 passes?

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Question 250555: A quarterback completes 12 out of 20 passes in his first game, how many passes
would you expect him to complete in his second game if he only throws 15 passes?
Found 2 solutions by MRperkins, stanbon:
Answer by MRperkins(300) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A quarterback completes 12 out of 20 passes in his first game, how many passes
would you expect him to complete in his second game if he only throws 15 passes?
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Proportion:
x/15 = 12/20
x = 15(12/20)
x = 15(3/5)
x = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.