Actice: Algebra 2B Question 3 of 11
Jimmy is playing a game at a state falr, where he is throwing a dart at a target. For each throw, Jimmy can choose to throw the dart at a
rectangular target or at a circular target. To score a point during the game, Jimmy must hit the bulls-eye of the target that he chooses.
So far, Jimmy has thrown the dart at the rectangular target 9 times, and he has thrown the dart at the circular target 11 times.
When Jimmy has thrown the dart at the rectangular target, he has missed the bulls-eye 6 times. When Jimmy has thrown the dart at the
circular target, he has missed the bulls-eye 9 times.
Based on the information above, if Jimmy's goal is to score a point on his next throw, which target should he choose?
circular
There is not enough information to determine the target that Jimmy should choose.
rectangular
Neither target has an advantage.
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