The ratio of cars to vans in a parking lot was 5 to 2. There were 28 cars and vans in the parking lot. How many cars were in the parking lot? How many vans were in the parking lot?

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The ratio of cars to vans in a parking lot was 5 to 2.  There were 28 cars and vans in the parking lot. How many cars were in the parking lot? How many vans were in the parking lot?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Let x = number of cars 5/7 = x/28 7x = 140 x = 20

Gustavo · Answer

52