In the popular sport of basketball, how many points is a shot typically worth when successfully made from outside the designated arc (the three-point line)?
ByKalsoom Tahir
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Last Updated13 Aug 2026
💡 Explanation:
A standard field goal made from inside the arc is worth two points, while a shot made from outside the arc (the three-point line) is worth three points.