During last year's basketball season, Jackson attempted 150 free throws of which he made 120. So far this season, he's attempted 24 and made 16. A player's free-throw percentage is defined to be the percent of free-throws made out of the number of free-throws attempted. Assuming calculations began with the start of last year's season, which of the following best approximates Jackson's overall free-throw percentage to date?
Q. During last year's basketball season, Jackson attempted 150 free throws of which he made 120. So far this season, he's attempted 24 and made 16. A player's free-throw percentage is defined to be the percent of free-throws made out of the number of free-throws attempted. Assuming calculations began with the start of last year's season, which of the following best approximates Jackson's overall free-throw percentage to date?
Calculate total free throws: Calculate the total number of free throws made by Jackson.Jackson made 120 free throws last season and has made 16 so far this season.Total free throws made = Free throws made last season + Free throws made this seasonTotal free throws made = 120+16Total free throws made = 136
Calculate total attempts: Calculate the total number of free throws attempted by Jackson.Jackson attempted 150 free throws last season and has attempted 24 so far this season.Total free throws attempted = Free throws attempted last season + Free throws attempted this seasonTotal free throws attempted = 150+24Total free throws attempted = 174