Question

The ratio of bunnies to squirrels was 3 to 5 if there was 168 bunnies

Answer 1

Squirrels = 280

Total Animals: 448

Explanation:

Every 3 bunnies there were 5 squirrels.

So what happens if there are 168 bunnies?

The equation to solve this is 3:5 = 168:x

1. Get a calculator, because with a calculator it's easier to solve.

2. Convert into fraction form. 3/5 = 168/x

3. Multiply the 2 numbers diagonal from each other.

4. 3x=840

5. Divide both numbers by 3.

6. You get x=280

To get total animals.

1. Get a calculator or a piece of paper. (your choice)

2. Add 168+ 280, because there are 168 bunnies and 280 squirrels.

3. There are 448 animals in the problem.

Answer 2

Answer: 280 squrriels, 488 animals in total

Explanation:

If you want to solve the amount of squrriels this is what you would do:

1.Ratio => 3:5=168:x

2. Cross Multiply => 840=3x

3. Simplify => x= 280

280 squrriels

If you want to solve for total:

Add the amount of squrriels and bunnies:

=> 280+168=448

488 animals in total

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