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In the 2021-22 season, the Indiana Pacers scored 9,140 total points in 82 games. Which of these shows the correct calculation of their average points per game?

A. PTS [tex]$=\frac{9140+82}{2}=4,611$[/tex]

B. PTS [tex]$=9140-82=9,058$[/tex]

C. PTS [tex]$=\frac{9140}{82}=111.5$[/tex]

D. PTS [tex]$=\frac{82}{9140}=.009$[/tex]



Answer :

To determine the average points per game for the Indiana Pacers in the 2021-22 season, we need to divide the total points scored by the number of games played. The total points scored is 9,140, and the number of games played is 82.

Step 1: Identify the total points scored.
[tex]\[ \text{Total Points} = 9140 \][/tex]

Step 2: Identify the number of games played.
[tex]\[ \text{Games} = 82 \][/tex]

Step 3: Calculate the average points per game by dividing the total points by the number of games.
[tex]\[ \text{Average Points per Game} = \frac{9140}{82} \][/tex]

When we carry out this division, the answer we obtain is approximately:
[tex]\[ 111.46 \][/tex]

Among the provided options, the closest answer to our calculation is:

C. PTS [tex]\(=\frac{9140}{82}=111.5\)[/tex]

So, the best answer is:
C. [tex]\( \frac{9140}{82} = 111.5 \)[/tex]