The Athenas are playing a 44 game season. Each game results in a win or a loss, and cannot end in a tie. So far, they have 20 wins and 15 losses. In order to make the playoffs, they must win at least 60% of all of their games. What is the smallest number of their remaining games that they must win to make the playoffs?
(A) 8 (B) 9 (C) 5 (D) 6 (E) 7
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