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The ratio of keepers to animals in the city zoo is 2 : 7. The table shows the current numbers of animals and keepers in the zoo. If 21 more animals are added, how many total keepers are needed to maintain the ratio of keepers to animals?

City Zoo
Number of Keepers Number of Animals
12 42

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Answer:

18

Explanation:

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User Beratuslu
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Answer:

18

Explanation:

42+12= 63

63/7=9

9*2=18

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