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There are 8 times as many dogs as cats. If the total number of dogs and cats is 45, how many dogs are there?

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Answer:

40

Explanation:

because if there are 5 cats and then there are 8 TIMES AS CATS then its 8 * 5= 40 +5 = 45

WHY 45?

because the total of cats and dogs is 45

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