currently, they have
0.50 = 3/6
so, if they play x more games, that adds x to both top and bottom of the fraction.
So, what do you think?
The Rattlesnakes football team plays a different opponent every week. So far this season, the Rattlesnakes have won 3 games out of 6.
Which equation models the number of consecutive games the Rattlesnakes must win in order to increase their winning percentage to 80%?
1.) 0.80= (6+x)/(3+x)
2.) 0.80= (3+x)/6
3.) 0.80= (3+x)/(6+x)
4.) 0.80= (3/6)x
2 answers
bingo!
12/15 = 4/5 = 80%
12/15 = 4/5 = 80%