SOLUTION: ok. braves will play 162 games this season. they have already won 56 games. how many more games do they need to win to win 60%? show this as an inequality with a variable?

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Question 154795: ok. braves will play 162 games this season. they have already won 56 games. how many more games do they need to win to win 60%? show this as an inequality with a variable?
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
162*.6>=97.2
97.2-56=41.2 OR 43 MORE GAMES NEED TO BE WON TO MAINTAIN A 60% WIN RECORD.
PROOF:
99/162=.61 OR 61%