A team plays 120 matches each year. In it's first year, the team won 45% of it's matches. The next year the team won 55% of it's matches. How many more games did the team win in the 2nd year than in the first year?

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A team plays 120 matches each year.  In it's first year,  the team won 45% of it's matches. The next year the team won 55% of it's matches. How many more games did the team win in the 2nd year than in the first year?

Steve · Answer

it won 10% more. What is 10% of 120?

Amy · Answer

108?

Steve · Answer

no, that's 90% You want .55*120 - .45*120 = 0.10*120