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Vehicles counted at a toll gate. Cars: morning 120, evening 180. Buses: morning 40, evening 20. Trucks: morning 60, evening 80. What fraction of all the vehicles counted were buses?

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  • A1/5
  • B2/25
  • C3/25
  • D3/50

Step-by-Step Solution

The six entries add to 120 + 180 + 40 + 20 + 60 + 80 = 500 vehicles, of which 40 + 20 = 60 are buses. The fraction is 60/500 = 3/25. Using only the morning buses gives 40/500 = 2/25.
Answer: C) 3/25

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