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If there are 25 cats and the ratio of cats to dogs is 5 : 3, how many dogs are there?

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Answer:

15 dogs

Explanation:

5:3: :25:x

5/3=25/x

x=3x25/5

x=15

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Answer:

15 dogs

Explanation:

25 divided by 5 = 5

5 times 3 = 15

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