Question

The win to loss ratio for a baseball team is

5:6. For numbers 9a – 9d, circle YES or
NO to indicate whether each total number
of wins, losses, or games is possible for the
baseball team.
9a. 10 wins and 12 losses YES NO
9b. 20 wins and 44 games YES NO
9c. 12 wins and 13 losses YES NO
9d. 18 losses and 33 games YES NO

Answer 1

Explanation:

9a. Yes, because 10/12 = 5/6 (simplified)

9b. yes, because 20wins/24losses = 5/6 (simplified)

9c. no, because 12/13 does not simplify at all

9d. yes, because 15wins/18losses = 5/6