Question

The soccer team lost 5 games last season and only 2 games this season. What was the percent decrease in losses?

Answer 1

The amount decreased over the original
(5-2)/5
3/5
60% decrease

Answer 2

Answer: 60%

Explanation:

Given: The number of games lost by the soccer team last year =5

The number of games lost by the soccer team this year= 2

The decrease in losses=
`5-2=3`

The percent decrease in losses is given by :-

`\text{Percent decrease}=\frac{\text{Decrease in losses}}{\text{Losses in last year}}*100\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{Percent decrease}=(3)/(50)*100=60\%`

Hence, the percent decrease in losses is 60%.