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Vehicles crossing a bridge in one hour: Cars: 600 Vans: 150 Lorries: 50 Bicycles: 200

Which choice most accurately completes the statement? 'There were ____ times as many cars as lorries.'

  1. A. 12Correct
  2. B. 4
  3. C. 3
  4. D. 550

Answer: A. 12

600 ÷ 50 = 12.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 4
4 is cars divided by vans.
C. 3
3 is cars divided by bicycles.
D. 550
550 is cars minus lorries, a difference not a ratio.

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