document.write( "Question 1843: The new perking lot has spaces for 450 cars. the ratio of spaces for full-sized cars to compact cars is 11 to 4. how many spaces are for full-sized cars? How many spaces are for compact cars? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #680 by longjonsilver(2297)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ratios are easy\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "start with what you know: 11:4 TOTAL=15 \n" ); document.write( "now multiply up by 30 since 30x15=450...\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "ratios now are 330:120: TOTAL=450\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "full-sized cars = 330 \n" ); document.write( "compact sized cars = 120\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "cheers \n" ); document.write( "Jon. \n" ); document.write( " |