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The ratio of fish to turtles in a pond is

20:3. There are 80 fish in the pond.
How many turtles are in the pond?
A 10
14
C 12
D 16

User Ofer Magen
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Answer:

12 turtles

Explanation:

First, if the ratio of fish to turtles is 20:3 and there are 80 fish, then we know that you have to divide 80 by 4 to get the answer 20. However, to find out how many turtles there are you need to do the opposite and multiply instead of dividing. So you do 3 x 4, which get you your answer.

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User Nadina
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Answer:

C : 12

Explanation:

User Ashmin Kaul
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