SOLUTION: if the ratio of a math problem is 5 to 2 and theres 28 cars and vans in total.How do i find out the answer?

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Question 578363: if the ratio of a math problem is 5 to 2 and theres 28 cars and vans in total.How do i find out the answer?
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 + 2 = 7

28 / 7 = 4

5 * 4 = 20 ___ 2 * 4 = 8

so 5 to 2 is the same ratio as 20 to 8

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