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The ratio of Alex's toy cars to Jim's is 8:3. How many toy cars do they have altogether, if Alex has 40 more cars than Jim?

User MarcE
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Answer:

88

Explanation:

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User Menefee
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Answer:

88

A:J

8:3

a - 40 = j

8y - 40 = 3y

5y = 40

y = 8

8 *11 = 88

Explanation:

Hope i helped! have a nice day

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