Question

The ratio of red car to blue car in a parking lot was 5:3 If there are 40 red cars, how many blue cars are there?pls explsin​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio of red cars to blue care = 5:3

No. of red cars = 40

i.e 5x = 40

x = 40/5

x = 8

No. of blue cars = 3x

= 3 * 8

= 24

Answer 2

Answer:

Red cars =25

Blue cars =15

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+3x=40

8x=40

x=40/8

x=5

so, 5x =5(5)=25

3x =3(5)=15