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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

A team averages 7 losses for every 13 games it wins. If ties are not permitted, what is the probability that the team will win its next game? Express your answer as a percent.
Solution
If a team averages 7 losses for 13 wins, that means the team wins 13 out of 20 games, and , or .
Final answer
65\%