Answer:
There are three ways to indicate the ratio of cats to dogs at the shelter:
1. Fraction form: 12 cats divided by 8 dogs (12/8).
2. In decimal form: 12 cats divided by 8 dogs equals 1.5 cats for every dog. (12 cats / 8 dogs = 1.5)
3. Ratio: 12:8 or 6:4, which equals 12 cats to every 8 canines.
The ratio in all three formats shows that there are 12 cats and 8 dogs at the shelter.
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