The ratio of dogs to cats at the Humane Shelter is 3:9. If there are 45 dogs at the Humane Shelter, how many cats are there? A. 405 B. 120 C. 135 D. 110

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Mohamed Kamel asked Feb 24, 2022

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The ratio of dogs to cats at the Humane Shelter is 3:9. If there are 45 dogs at the Humane Shelter, how many cats are there?

A. 405
B. 120
C. 135
D. 110

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Answer:

c) 135

Explanation:

dog ratio is 3

45 ÷ 3 = 15

therefore ratio 1 is 15

ratio 9

9×15 = 135

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