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If the ratio of dogs to cats at an animal shelter is 2:5, then the number of cats is _____ times the number of dogs.
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If the ratio of dogs to cats at an animal shelter is 2:5, then the number of cats is _____ times the number of dogs.

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so 2:5 means that 5/7 animals are cats and 2/7 are dogs. I believe if you divide u will get your answer. 5/7 * 7/2 = 1.25x the number of dogs
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