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The ratio of dogs to cats are at the kennel is 3:2. there are 20 total dogs and cats at the kennel. how many dogs are at the kennel?
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The ratio of dogs to cats are at the kennel is 3:2. there are 20 total dogs and cats at the kennel. how many dogs are at the kennel?

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12 dogs

Explanation:

Ratios are scaleable, so let's look at all of the equivalent ratios of 3:2. However it needs to add up to 20 (the sum will be in parenthesis)

3:2 (Sum of 5)

6:4 (Sum of 10)

9:6 (Sum of 15)

12:8 (Sum of 20) ----> Correct Answer

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