Question

The Central Middle School basketball team won 20 games and lost 5. What was the percentage of games lost by the basketball team?

Answer 1

Answer: 20%

First, find the number of games played (25)

Second, take the number of losses and put it over the number of games played (5/25)

Third, convert the fraction to a percent (x/100 -- x = 20)

Ans = 20%

Answer 2

The percentage of games lost and total games is 8%

Explanation: