Question

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2) The ratio of white cats to black cats is 3:4. If there are 56 cats, how many are black
cats?

Answer 1

It is given :

• Ratio = 3:4
• total cats = 56

Now,

3x + 4x = 56

7x = 56

x = 8

Now,

• 3x = 3×8 = 24
• 4x = 4×8 = 32

So, there are 32 black cats and 24 white cats.