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Question 30691: Here is the word problem I have been working on and not getting:
A baseball player has a batting average of .320 with 192 hits in 600 bats. His average against left-handed pitching is .250. Against right-handed pitching it is .350. How many times did he bat against left-handers?
I'm not sure what is the quantity, rate or time. thanks.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.250(600-X)+.350X=192 OR 150-.250X+.350X=192 OR .100X=42 OR X=420 BATS AGAINST RIGHT HANDERS THEREFORE AGAINST LEFTHANDERS HE HAD 180 BATS AGAINST LEFT HANDERS.