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At the pet store they were 4 puppies, 3 cats, 12 hamsters and 1 monkey waiting to be adopted. What is the value of the ratio of puppies to hamsters. Please help me ASAP thank you

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The answer is 4:12 because a ratio indicates how many times one number contains another
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Answer: 4:12

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DescriptionIn mathematics, a ratio indicates how many times one number contains another. For example, if there are eight oranges and six lemons in a bowl of fruit, then the ratio of oranges to lemons is eight to six.

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