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In a parking lot of 240 red and blue cars, the ratio of red cars to blue cars is 3 : 5

How many red cars are in the parking lot?

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Answer:


Explanation:

Given:

240 red and blue cars

3:5 ratio of red cars to blue cars


3 + 5 = 8


red cars: 3/8 * 240 = 90

blue cars: 5/8 * 240 = 150


ratio of red cars to blue cars: 90:150


simplify:

90 ÷ 30 = 3

150 ÷ 30 = 5


Thus: 90:150 = 3:5

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Answer:

Imagine math : 90, because 38 of the cars are red

Explanation:

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