The ratio of soccer matches won to matches lost for one tean If team lost 14 matches, how many matches did they win

To determine the number of matches a team has won based on the number of matches they've lost and the ratio of wins to losses, you'll need to know the specific ratio. Here's how you can approach the problem: ### Let's denote: - **Wins (W)** = Number of matches won - **Losses (L)** = Number of matches lost = 14 ### Given: - **Losses (L)** = 14 - **Ratio of Wins to Losses (W:L)** = *Provided Ratio* (e.g., 3:2, 5:1, etc.) ### Formula: The ratio \( \frac{W}{L} \) can be written as \( \frac{a}{b} \), where \( a \) and \( b \) are integers representing the ratio parts. So, \[ \frac{W}{14} = \frac{a}{b} \] To find the number of wins (W): \[ W = \frac{a}{b} \times 14 \] ### Example: **Suppose the ratio of wins to losses is 3:2.** 1. **Ratio Components:** \( a = 3 \), \( b = 2 \) 2. **Calculate Wins:** \[ W = \frac{3}{2} \times 14 = 21 \] So, the team won **21 matches**. ### What You Need to Do: 1. **Identify the Ratio:** Determine the specific ratio of wins to losses for the team. 2. **Apply the Formula:** Use the formula above to calculate the number of wins based on the given number of losses. ### If You Don't Have the Ratio: If the ratio isn't provided, it's impossible to determine the exact number of matches won solely based on the number of matches lost. You'll need additional information about the ratio to solve the problem. **Feel free to provide the ratio, and I can help you calculate the exact number of wins!**