SOLUTION: In her first basketball game, Tasha made 4 of 10 shots. In her second game, she made 6 of 14 shots. In which game did she have the better shooting percentage? Explain.

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Question 374585: In her first basketball game, Tasha made 4 of 10 shots. In her second game, she made 6 of 14 shots. In which game did she have the better shooting percentage? Explain.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 first game: 4 of 10 shots = 4/10 = .40 = 40% of her shots were made

second game: 6 of 14 shots = 6/14 = .43 = 43% of her shots were made



In which game did she have the better shooting percentage?

second game, 43% of the shots  vs 40% of the shots in first game were made