Write a Proportion That Can Be Used to Solve the Problem

question 70

Multiple Choice

Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem. Then solve the equation to obtain the answer.
-The ratio of a basketball player's completed free throws to attempted free throws is 4 : 5. If she completed 12 free throws, find how many free throws she attempted. Round to the nearest whole number.

• A) 10 free throws
• B) 15 free throws
• C) 3 free throws
• D) 4 free throws

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