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A school has an aquarium in each room. Each aquarium has 2 catfish for every 3 angelfish. How many fish are in an aquarium that has 6 catfish?

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

2:3 ratio

if there is 2 catfish in a tank, in order to reach 6 catfish, we need 3 tanks

therefore, 3*3=9, 9 is the amount of angel fish

6+9=15

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2 x ? = 6 catfish. (?=3) so multiply everything by 3......3 x 3 = 9 angelfish!!
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