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When measuring weight 6 small dogs are approximately equal to 9 large cats.

How many large cats are equal to 54 small dogs? How many small dogs are equal
to 12 large cats?

User Gtournie
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Answer:

See below

Explanation:

Equation 1:

Step 1:

6 : 9 = x : 54 Ratio

Step 2:

9x = 324 Multiply

Step 3:

36 small dogs Divide

Equation 2:

Step 1:

6 : 9 = x : 12 Ratio

Step 2:

9x = 72 Multiply

Step 3:

8 small dogs Divide

First Answer:

36 small dogs

Second Answer:

8 small dogs

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