SOLUTION: Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then finish your response by answering the question in the word problem. A softball player’s batting average is the ra

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Question 756145: Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then finish your response by answering the question in the word problem.
A softball player’s batting average is the ratio of hits the player makes to the number of times the player is at bat. If Paul’s batting average is 0.400, how many hits would he expect to get in 25 times at bat? Show how you identify what you are looking for, set up the equation, and arrive at your answer. Then clearly state your answer.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Paul’s batting average is 0.400, how many hits would he expect to get in 25 times at bat?
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# of hits/times at bat = # of hits/times at bat
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x/25 = 4/10
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x = 25*(2/5)
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x = 10 hits
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Cheers,
Stan H.