Michael scored 260 points during his junior year on the school basketball team. He scored 20% more points during his senior year. How many points did he score during his senior year?

If the number of points is increased through 20%, the number of points in his senior year is 120% of the number of points in his junior year (100% + 20% = 120%). To ?nd out 120% of the number of points in his junior year, multiply the junior year points through the decimal equivalent of 120%; 260 × 1.20 = 312. If you select a, you computed what his points would be if he scored 20% LESS than he did in his junior year.