Question

The championship record for baseball in a certain year was 52 games won, 14 lost. What percent of the games were won?

Answer 1

78.79%

Explanation:

Given : The championship record for baseball in a certain year was 52 games won, 14 lost.

i.e. Total games played = 52+14=66

Now, the percent of the games were won will be :-

Hence, the percent of the games were won = 78.79%

Answer 2

Answer: 78.79%

Explanation:

Given : The championship record for baseball in a certain year was 52 games won, 14 lost.

i.e. Total games played = 52+14=66

Now, the percent of the games were won will be :-

`\frac{\text{Number of games won}}{\text{Total games played}}*100\\\\=(52)/(66)*100=78.7878787879\approx78.79\%`

Hence, the percent of the games were won = 78.79%