Question

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?

Answer 1

6 small dogs are approximately equal to 9 large cats

How many large cats are equal to 54 small dogs?
x cats/54 dogs = 9 cats / 6 dogs
x/54 = 9/6
x / 54 * 54 = 9 / 6 * 54
x = 81 large cats


How many small dogs are equal to 12 large cats?
x small dogs  / 12 large cats = 6 small dogs / 9 large cats
x / 12 = 6 / 9
x = 6/9 * 12
x = 8 small dogs