<PRE><B>Question 1129796</B>
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To solve the problem using proportions, change the decimal batting average to a fraction.  Writing the fraction in lowest terms will help keep the numbers small, but it is not necessary.&lt;br&gt;
0.400 = 400/1000 = 4/10 = 2/5&lt;br&gt;
Then the proportion to solve the problem, in words is&lt;br&gt;
&quot;2 hits in 5 times at bat is equal to how many hits in 25 times at bat?&quot;.&lt;br&gt;
In algebraic notation,&lt;br&gt;
{{{2/5 = x/25}}}&lt;br&gt;
Multiply both sides by 25 to solve for x:&lt;br&gt;
{{{25(2/5) = 50/5 = 10 = x}}}&lt;br&gt;
The player can expect to get 10 hits in his next 25 times at bat.</PRE>