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At the kennel the ratio of cats to dogs is 4:5. There are 27 animals in all.

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Add the ratios: 4 + 5 = 9

Divide total animals by 9:

27/9 = 3

Multiply each portion of the ratio by 3

4 x 3 = 12

5 x 3 = 15

There are 12 cats and 15 dogs

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