Question

A soccer team wins 65% of its matches, and 15% of its matches end in a draw. If the team is scheduled to play 20 matches, about how many matches is it expected to lose?

Answer 1

The team plays 20 matches. 

65% of the matches, the teams wins
= 20 * 0.65
= 13 matches

15% of the matches, the games ends in draw.
= 20 * 0.15
= 3 matches

The team is expected to lose in 
= 20 - 13 - 3
= 4 matches