Trying to solve quantity x

[sirspamalot]

Ok

Team A has shot a total of 398 shots on goal over a 16 game period so on avg has an avg of 24.5

Team B has played 17 games amd has allowed 535 shots on goal which avg 31.52941176470588235294117647058

So I set the above example as followed

398 divided by 16 = 24.5 + 31.52941176470588235294117647058(which is 535 divided by 17) = 56.02941176470588235294117647058 divided by the number of teams 2= 28.01470588235294117647058823529

How is it possible to for them go way above their avg in this case the number was 34 :eek:

How else can this problem be solved to account for such a large swing for this variable??

[OfficeShredder]

What is the question?

If you're looking for an average, 28 is nice and in between 24 and 32. I see no problem. Although judging by the way you added, you did the question wrong anyway. But I don't see why you think 34 is a bad answer, since you never got it.

Please post again, being a bit more precise in what the question is

[sirspamalot]

What is the question?

If you're looking for an average, 28 is nice and in between 24 and 32. I see no problem. Although judging by the way you added, you did the question wrong anyway. But I don't see why you think 34 is a bad answer, since you never got it.

Please post again, being a bit more precise in what the question is

Hi Shredder,

Let me rephrase my question

I would like to know if there is any other formula I could use with this probability question?

If I have a team that has shot on avg 24.5 shots on goal
and I have another team that has allowed 31 shots on goal

Is there any other way to find how many possiable shots on goal a team will be able to make other then


shots on goal divided by the number of games

shots on goal allowed divided by the number of games

shots on goal+shots on goal allowed divided by 2