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A random sample of cats at the local shelter shows 12

out 20 are kittens. If the shelter usually has 150 cats,
how many would you predict would be kittens?

User Tatianna
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Answer:

First you should divide 20-12=8 Then *18.75*

That would be the answer

Explanation:

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User Randal
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Answer:

90 kittens

Explanation:

Find the percent of cats that are kittens using the 12 out of 20.

12/20 = 0.6 = 60%

Now, find 60% of 150 cats.

150 • 0.6 = 90 kittens

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