SOLUTION: I need help on this homework problem please: The ratio of trucks to vans at a rental lot was 9:11. If the lot had a total of 80 trucks and vans, how many trucks were on the lot

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Question 280745: I need help on this homework problem please:
The ratio of trucks to vans at a rental lot was 9:11. If the lot had a total of 80 trucks and vans, how many trucks were on the lot?
thank you in advance.
Answer by richwmiller(9135) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9+11=20
80/20=4
9*4=36 trucks
11*4=44 vans
check
36+44=80