word problem

Question

In the 2011 season, Drew Brees of the new orleans saints completed 468 passes. This was 71.2% of his attempts. How many attempts did he make?

Answer 1

Caprice

 

He complete 468 passes and this represents 71.2% of his attempted passes.

 

Set this up as a ratio.

 

468       71.2

----  =  ------

 x          100

 

cross multiply and solve

46800 = 71.2x

x = 657.3

He attempted 657 passes.