In a pet store,the ratio of dogs to cats is 3 to 2. if there are 15 dogs, how many cats are there at the pet store? NEED HELP AS

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GaryK [48]

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In a pet store,the ratio of dogs to cats is 3 to 2. if there are 15 dogs, how many cats are there at the pet store? NEED HELP AS

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Pavel [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-26T21:00:42+03:00

Pavel [41]2 years ago

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Since the ratio is 3:2, you can set up your equation like 3/2 = 15/x. then cross multiply and that will get you 30 = 3x and x will equal 10. this means that there are 10 cats and 15 dogs. hope that helps!

Phoenix [80] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-26T19:31:06+03:00

Phoenix [80]2 years ago

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Answer:

10 cats

Step-by-step explanation:

dogs:cats = 3:2=15:x

3x=15.2

3x=30

x=10 cats