The ratio of rabbits to hares in the forest was 12 to 8. If there were 216 hares in the forest, how many rabbits were there?

Sey asked Jan 14, 2023

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The ratio of rabbits to hares in the forest was 12 to 8. If there were 216 hares in

the forest, how many rabbits were there?

Sey asked Jan 14, 2023

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Answer:

324

Explanation:

We can use a proportion.

12/8 = x/216

8x = 12 × 216

8x = 2592

x = 324

Artem Novikov answered Jan 17, 2023

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