Question

The ratio of dogs to cats at the veterinarian's office on Saturday. was 6 to 5. If there were 15 cats at the office, how many dogs and cats were there altogether? ​

Answer 1

1. Dogs: 18
2. Cats: 15
3. In total: 33

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(6)/(5) = (x)/(15)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 15 × 6 = 90, 90 ÷ 5 = 18
3. So, there are 18 dogs in total.
4. Add the dogs and cats together: 18 + 15 = 33

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Answer 2

33 total cats and dogs

Explanation:

15/5=3

3*6=18

18+15=33

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