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The ratio of the number of model cars that Jim owns to the number of model cars Terrence owns is 8:6. Terrence owns 36 model
cars.
Part A
How many model cars does Jim own?
Part B
Will the ratio change if Jim and Terrence each sell ten of their model cars? Explain.

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Answer: 48 model cars

Step-by-step 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 , therefore, you can solve the exercise as following:

3. Therefore, Jims owns 48 model cars.

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