A team won 39 games out of the 50 games they played. About what percent of its games did the team lose?

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A 22%

B 40%

C 60%

D 80%

2006-11-29 06:46:39 · 4 answers · asked by .::Princess::. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

Well, they could have tied, but we have (50-39)/50 = 11/50 = 22/100 = 22%.

2006-11-29 06:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

50 - 39 = 11

11/50 * 100% = 22%

to round it off, the closest would be 20%

2006-11-29 14:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

22% of the total games played have been lost.

2006-11-29 14:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

OK, I am sure several posters have already responded with the correct answer, but why is the word "about" in the question?

2006-11-29 14:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋