Question

11. In a certain town the ratio of the number of cars to that of taxis is 15:4. If
there are 172 taxis in the town, find the number of cars there.​

Answer 1

Answer: 645 cars

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide 172 by 4 to find the multiple which is 43 so if 4 was multiplied by 43 to get 172 taxis you must multiply 15 by 43 which gives 645

Answer 2

Answer:

653 cars

Step-by-step explanation:

C : T

15:4

174/4 = 43.5

15 x 43.5 = 652.5

You cannot have 0.5 of a car so round up, therefore the answer is 653 cars.