Question

The ratio of the number of model cars that Jim owns to the number of model cars Terrence owns is 4 : 3. Terrence owns 36 models cars. How many model cars does Jim own? Enter the number in the box.

Answer 1

Answer: 48 model cars.

Explanation:

1. You know that the ratio of the number of model cars that Jim owns to the number of model cars Terrence owns is 4:3.

2. Let's call the number of model cars that Jim owns is
`x`, therefore, you can solve the exercise as following:

`(4)/(3)=(x)/(36)\\x=(36*4)/(3)\\x=(144)/(3)\\x=48`

3. Therefore, Jims owns 48 model cars.