Problema Solution

Phil can make 15 free throws in 4 minutes. If he wants to make 60 free throws, how long should he expect it to take him?

Answer provided by our tutors

Phil's rate is:

v = 15/4 throws per minute

d = 60 throws

t = the time needed for d = 60 throws

Since v = d/t we have:

60/t = 15/4

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t = 16 min

Phil needs 16 minutes to make 60 free throws.