Question

A zoo has 3 mammals for every 5 reptiles. If the zoo has 72 mammals, how many reptiles does it have? [Type your answer as a number. _______Reptiles

Answer 1

Answer: 120 Reptiles

Explanation:

First I divided 72 by 3 which is 24, then I multiplied 5 by 24.

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Answer 2

120 reptiles

Explanation:

You can use a ratio to solve this problem:

3 mammals = 72 mammals

5 reptiles x reptiles

Cross multiply the values:

3x = 72 (5)

3x = 360

x = 120

So, there are 120 reptiles.