A baseball team wins 60% of their first 70 games. They have 40 games left in the season. How many more games do they need to win to get a perfect 70%.

Is the answer 35%?

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The question asks for the number of games they need to win. It doesn't ask for a percentage.

How many games has the team won so far?

How many games will they play this season?

How many games do they need to win?

How many more games do they need to win?

How many games has the team won so far?
42
How many games will they play this season? 110

How many games do they need to win? 77

How many more games do they need to win? 35

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