Paula's dog : Carolos' dog = 3 : 1
The total number of ratio units is 3+1 = 4, so each one stands for (48 lb)/4 = 12 lb.
Paula's dog weighs 3·12 lb = 36 lb.
Carlos' dog weighs 1·12 lb = 12 lb.
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