Question
The ratio of blue to red cars in the parking lot is 3 to 5. If there were 60 red cars how many blue cars would there be?
A.50
B.40
C.38
D.36
How do you solve it
A.50
B.40
C.38
D.36
How do you solve it
Answers
Harley
A:50
Ms. Sue
Harley is incorrect.
Set up a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.
3/5 = x/60
5x = 180
x = 36
Set up a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.
3/5 = x/60
5x = 180
x = 36
Jerald
Thank you Ms.Sue
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Jerald.