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At the local animal shelter, there are 35 cats and 42 dogs. What is the ratio of dogs to cats at the local animal shelter?

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Answer:

6 : 5

Explanation:

The ratio is ...

dogs : cats = 42 : 35 = (7·6) : (7·5) = 6 : 5

The ratio of dogs to cats at the shelter is 6 to 5.

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