In the first 4 games of the season, a soccer team scored a total of 10 goals. If the trend continues, how many goals will the team score in the remaining 18 games of the season?

Answer 1

10 goals for 4 games

X goals per 18 games

10/4 = 5/2 = X/18

5 =X/9

X= 5(9) = 45 goals in the next 18 games, at the same pace

45/18 = 10/4, assuming the ratio remains constant for goals per games

22 games total, 55 goals total. 55/22 = 5/2 = 48/18 = 10/4 = 2 1/2

the soccer team averaged 2 1/2 goals per game. 2 1/2 times 18 = 45 goals in 18 games

Answer 2

We can compute an average goals/game. Take the little information we know and calculate a rate (goals/game),

10 GOALS/4 GAMES, OR 2.5 GOALS/GAME

18 games*(2.5 goals/game) = 45 goals for the remaining 18 games.