Mathematics
Grade-7
Easy
Question
A player shot 50 times in the previous season. This year his performance was increased by 40%. ______ shoots reached the basket this time.
- 35
- 60
- 70
- 65
Hint:
To find the increase in the number of shots we will find 40% of 50 shots and the add it in the shots of previous year.
The correct answer is: 70
STEP BY STEP SOLUTION
Previous year performance = 50 shots
Increased % in performace this year = 40%
Increase in the number of shots = 40% of 50
Increase in the number of shots = 
Total increase in the performance = Previous year performance + Increase in the number of shots
Total increase in the performance = 50 + 20 = 70 shots
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