SOLUTION: we are studying proprotions The Lakewood Wildcats won 5 of their first 7 games this year. There are 28 games in the season. About how many games would you expect the Wildcats

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The Lakewood Wildcats won 5 of their first 7 games this year. There are 28 games in the season. About how many games would you expect the Wildcats to win this season? Explain your reasoning.

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/7=x/28
x= 28*5/7 = 20

they should win 20 games if they consistently follow their past success rate

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