X represents the number that would be added to the silver cars.
x/40= 4
X=40x4
x=160
Subtract the given 20 from 160 because 160 is the total number
160-20=140
Therefore 140 would be added to 20 silver cars to get the ratio1:4
8 is a whole number, so this will be the whole number part of our mixed number.
0.25 is a decimal, where 25 is in the HUNDREDths place, so we write 25 as a fraction over 100.

Simplify by dividing 25 to the numerator and denominator.


So our fraction is

0.55 is a decimal, where 55 is in the HUNDREDths place, so we write 55 as a fraction over 100.

Simplify by dividing 5 to the numerator and denominator.


So our fraction is


To convert this to a decimal, just divide 5 / 8
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