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An animal shelter has cats and dogs. The ratio of cats to dogs is 3 to 5. If there are 15 dogs, how many cats are there?
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An animal shelter has cats and dogs. The ratio of cats to dogs is 3 to 5. If there are 15 dogs, how many cats are there?

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9 because dogs: 5x3 = 15
Do the same for cats 3x3 = 9
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Nine is the correct answer
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