On a typical day Generous Motors sells 3,600 vans, 1,500 pickup trucks, and 7,800 passenger cars. What is the sales ratio of cars to vans to pickups?

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The sales ratio of cars to vans to pickups is simplified by dividing each number by their greatest common divisor, which is 300. So, 7,800 cars / 300 = 26, 3,600 vans / 300 = 12, and 1,500 pickups / 300 = 5. Therefore, the ratio is 26:12:5.

On a Typical Day Generous Motors Sells 3,600 Vans, 1,500