Problema Solution
A local humane society houses 300 animals. The ratio of cats to all animals is 7:15.
a.write a proportion that gives the number of cats c
b,how many cats are in the humane society
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The ratio of cats to all animals is 7:15 means that the proportion is:
c : 300 = 7 : 15
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c = 140 cats
There are 140 cats in humane society.