POTW - Week of March 23rd, 2015

Please see the following problem of the week for this week.  Remember to use the skills and concepts being taught this week to help you.  Also, always look for that real world connection.

The Bayview Bobcats play an 80 game season.  They won 3/5 of their games in the first half of the season and ¾ of their games in the second half of the season.  How many games did they win in total?

CHALLENGE:  Forests once covered 1/3 of the land on Earth.  Two thirds of the forested land has been cleared.  What fraction of the land on Earth is now covered in forests?

I am looking for your ability to communicate your knowledge and understanding of the concept of fractions with this question.  Show me what you know and apply it to the question.