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If Johnny caught 2 out of 5 catfish on his first fishing trip how many catfish can he expect to catch if he caught a total of 60 fish?

60


24


600


6

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The answer would be 24
User Sasjaq
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Answer:

B, 24

Explanation:

2 : 5 ratio of catching catfish

X : 60

2/5 = X/60

6 x (2/5) = (X/60) x 60

60 x (2/5) = X

X = 60 x (2/5)

X = 24

Therefore he can except to catch 24 catfish

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