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Question 696659: Can you tell me how to set up this proportion word problem so I can solve it?
The ratio of cars to minivans in a parking lot is 2 to 3.
There are 96 minivans. How many cars are in the lot?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = # of cars

(# of cars)/(# of minivans) = Ratio of cars to minivans

x/96 = 2/3

3x = 96*2

3x = 192

x = 192/3

x = 64

So there are 64 cars