SOLUTION: the rockets scored 15 baskets out of 21 attempts. how many attempts will it take for the rockets to score 40 baskets?

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Question 998613: the rockets scored 15 baskets out of 21 attempts. how many attempts will it take for the rockets to score 40 baskets?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
21 attempts to score 15 baskets
Divide both sides by 3
7 attempts to score 5 baskets
Multiply both sides by 8
56 attempts to score 40 baskets.
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