There are 15 black mice in a cage. The ratio of all mice to black mice is 5:1. How many mice are in the cage?

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The answer is 75. Because 15 (black mice) times 5 (all mice) gets 75

Pavel Gatilov answered Jan 13, 2016

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5 mice to 1 black mouse so therefore you go 15 black mice so 5 times 15 for your answer. 75 mice in all.

Nerian answered Jan 15, 2016

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