Question 1210625
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A group of farmers bought 28 tractors and trucks. There were 1.8 times more tractors than trucks. 
How many tractors and how many trucks were bought by the farmers?
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This problem's description in your post is bad English presentation.
A normal English presentation/translation would be


<pre>
    A group of farmers bought 28 tractors and trucks. There were 1.8 times as many tractors as trucks. 
    How many tractors and how many trucks were bought by the farmers?
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Below is my solution for this modified version.


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Let x be the number of trucks.
Then the number of tractors is 1.8x.


The total equation is

    x + 1.8x = 28,

      2.8x   = 28,

         x   = 28/2.8 = 10.



<U>ANSWER</U>.  10 trucks and 10*1.8 = 18 tractors.
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Solved.


Enjoy the solution.



From which language did you translate your original version ?



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Looking at your original post, I see that you are a beginner when it comes to translating math problems into English.


Keep in mind that English differs from many other languages — even in terms of proper word order within sentences.


Therefore, word-to-word translation often does not work properly.

You should know standard patterns.


Making mistakes typical for beginners is not a catastrophe.


Simply learn using guidance from tutors, and make sure to read from high-quality textbooks and problem sets.


Also, be aware that the internet is full of sheer rubbish that is completely unsuitable for learning purposes.


Finding a reliable learning resource is truly no easy task.



Happy learning (!)