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Simply put

\(\frac{3}{8}\) = \(\frac{X}{72}\)

Cross Multiply so that

\(216=8x\)

x=27
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The ratio of the number of red cars in a certain parking lot to the number of black cars is 3 to 8. If there are 72 black cars in the lot, how many red cars are there in the lot?

A. 11
B. 15
C. 24
D. 27
E. 32

I arrivied at answer D, but OA is diff. Please explain where is the trap?

Black car which is represented by 8 in ratio has actual value = 72 ----- (i.e. 8 x9)

Therefore, Red car which is represented by 3 in ratio will have actual value = 3x9 = 27 ----- (i.e. 3 x9)

Answer: Option D
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The ratio of the number of red cars in a certain parking lot to the number of black cars is 3 to 8. If there are 72 black cars in the lot, how many red cars are there in the lot?

A. 11
B. 15
C. 24
D. 27
E. 32

We can use equivalent ratios here
red/black: 3/8 = x/72
Cross multiply to get: 8x = (3)(72)
Divide both sides by 8 to get: x = (3)(9)
x = 27

Answer: D

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The ratio of the number of red cars in a certain parking lot to the number of black cars is 3 to 8. If there are 72 black cars in the lot, how many red cars are there in the lot?

A. 11
B. 15
C. 24
D. 27
E. 32

I arrivied at answer D, but OA is diff. Please explain where is the trap?
Solution:

We can let x = the number of red cars and create the equation:

x/72 = 3/8

8x = 216

x = 27

Answer: D
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