Question

Compare the wins-to-losses ratios for the teams.

Team Records
Team
Wins
Losses
Cougars
12
10
Bobcats
20
10
Bulldogs
8
5
Tigers
3
5

Which team has the lowest ratio of wins-to-losses?
Cougars
Bobcats
Bulldogs
Tigers

Answer 1

To determine the wins-to-losses ratio for each team, we can calculate it using the formula:

\[
\text{Wins-to-Losses Ratio} = \frac{\text{Wins}}{\text{Losses}}
\]

Let's calculate the ratio for each team:

1. **Cougars**:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{12}{10} = 1.2
\]

2. **Bobcats**:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{20}{10} = 2.0
\]

3. **Bulldogs**:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{8}{5} = 1.6
\]

4. **Tigers**:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{3}{5} = 0.6
\]

Now we can summarize the ratios:

- Cougars: 1.2
- Bobcats: 2.0
- Bulldogs: 1.6
- Tigers: 0.6

The team with the lowest wins-to-losses ratio is the **Tigers**, with a ratio of 0.6.