The ratio of keepers to animals in the city zoo is 2 : 7. The table shows the current numbers of animals and keepers in the zoo.

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2 years ago

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The ratio of keepers to animals in the city zoo is 2 : 7. The table shows the current numbers of animals and keepers in the zoo.

If 21 more animals are added, how many total keepers are needed to maintain the ratio of keepers to animals?
Number of Keepers
12
Number of Animals
42

Mathematics

2 answers:

Alex17521 [72] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-09T18:09:15+03:00

Alex17521 [72]2 years ago

7 0

Keepers: 21
Animals: 63

21:63 =2:7

Akimi4 [234] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-09T17:06:32+03:00

Akimi4 [234]2 years ago

3 0

9 more keepers would need to be added i believe <span />