The soccer team lost 5 games last season and only 2 games this season. What was the percent decrease in losses?
Answer: 60%
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: The number of games lost by the soccer team last year =5
The number of games lost by the soccer team this year= 2
The decrease in losses=\(5-2=3\)
The percent decrease in losses is given by :-
\(\text{Percent decrease}=\frac{\text{Decrease in losses}}{\text{Losses in last year}}\times100\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{Percent decrease}=\frac{3}{50}\times100=60\%\)
Hence, the percent decrease in losses is 60%.