Answer:
18:12 (accurate)
3:2 (simplified)
Explanation:
The team won 18 games out of 30 total games. Find the amount of games lost by simply subtracting 18 with 30:
30 - 18 = 12
The ratio you are trying to find is won to lost, or won:lost. Plug in the corresponding numbers to the corresponding terms:
won:lost ⇒ 18:12
18:12 is the ratio.
If the teacher asks you to simplify, factor both sides. Divide 6 from both sides:
(18)/6 : (12)/6
3:2
3:2 is your simplified ratio.
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