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Ratios in Real-World Situations

Question 8 • Q1 Mathematics 8

Compare the wins-to-losses ratios for the teams.Team RecordsTeamWinsLossesCougars1210Bobcats2010Bulldogs85Tigers35Which team has the greatest ratio of wins-to-losses?

Answer
A
Cougars
B
Bobcats
C
Bulldogs
D
Tigers

Explanation

Divide each team’s wins by its losses: Cougars 12 ÷ 10 = 1.2, Bobcats 20 ÷ 10 = 2, Bulldogs 8 ÷ 5 = 1.6, and Tigers 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6. The Bobcats have the greatest wins-to-losses ratio, at 2 wins per loss.

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