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The ratio of cats to dogs is 12 to 18. If there are 36 cats, how many total animals are there

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To find the total number of animals when the ratio of cats to dogs is 12 to 18 and there are 36 cats, you can set up a proportion:

12 cats / 18 dogs = 36 cats / x (total animals)

Now, cross-multiply:

12 * x = 36 * 18

12x = 648

Now, divide both sides by 12 to find x (the total number of animals):

x = 648 / 12
x = 54

So, there are a total of 54 animals when there are 36 cats and the ratio of cats to dogs is 12 to 18.
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