Question

The ratio of cats to dogs in the shelter is 2:3. If there are 8 cats, how many dogs are there?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

cats = 2 dogs = 3

8 is to 2 as x is to 3

8/2 = x /3 where x = # of dogs

x = 8/2 * 3 = 12 dogs

Answer 2

12, for every 2 cats there are three dogs. 8/2 is four. you multiply 3 times 4 to get 12