The ratio of cars to trucks in a parking lot is 7 to 4, and there are 24 trucks. How many cars are there?

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Briefly explain how to solve the following problem by setting up and solving a proportion.

Indicate the ratio that is being used.

Indicate how to solve the proportion - any rules, etc.

Indicate the solution and write the final solution as a sentence.

The ratio of cars to trucks in a parking lot is 7 to 4, and there are 24 trucks. How many cars are there?

 

 

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