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  • 15-05-2017
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There are 125 cars parked in 5 lots. What is the ratio of lots to cars?

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Equanimity
Equanimity Equanimity
  • 15-05-2017
Our current ratio of cars to lots is 125 : 5.
However, we are looking for lots to cars, so flip the ratio.
5 : 125 is our current ratio.
This may be our answer, but we need to simplify.
Divide both numbers by 5.
1 : 25 is your simplified ratio of lots to cars.
I hope this helps!
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Nizux
Nizux Nizux
  • 15-05-2017
Answer - 1:25

It says lots to cars, lots are written first (5) than to cars (125) - 5:125

Now simplify

5:125 

1:25

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