Math Challenge March 13

A player's free throw percentage can be calculated by dividing the number of shots actually made (m) by the number of attempted shots (a):
P = m / a
Therefore, if Jamie makes 9 out of 16 field goal attempts, his percentage is 56%.
(To find percentages, move the decimal point from your answer two places to the right, and round to the ones digit:
9/16 = .5625 = 56.25%, which can be rounded to 56%)

Now put your skills to work:
Which of the following players has the highest free throw percentage?

• Nick Fazekas who made 38 out of 68 throws
• Kevin Durant who made 6 out of 12 throws
• Joakim Noah who made 28 out of 52 throws

Send answers to kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net
Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.

Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!
Good Luck!
Kelly