A pet supply chain called Paw Paw has $9$ dogs and $7$ cats for sale. Another supply chain called Happy feet has $14$ dogs and $8$ cats. Which location has a lower ratio of dogs to cat

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Solution

The correct option is A Paw Paw
At Paw Paw, ratio of dogs to cats $= 9 : 7$ $= \frac{9}{7}$
At Happy feet, ratio of dogs to cats $= 14 : 8 = \frac{14}{8}$
Expressing these ratio in percentage
$\frac{9}{7} \approx 1.28571 = 128. 57$ %
$\frac{14}{8} \approx 1.75 = 175$ %
Comparing the percentages
Paw Paw has a lower ratio of dogs to cats.

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A pet supply chain called Paw Paw has 9 dogs and 7 cats for sale. Another supply chain called Happy feet has 14 dogs and 8 cats. Which location has a lower ratio of dogs to cat

The correct option is A Paw PawAt Paw Paw, ratio of dogs to cats =9:7 =97At Happy feet, ratio of dogs to cats =14:8=148Expressing these ratio in percentage97≈1.28571=128.57%148≈1.75=175%Comparing the percentagesPaw Paw has a lower ratio of dogs to cats.

A pet supply chain called Paw Paw has $9$ dogs and $7$ cats for sale. Another supply chain called Happy feet has $14$ dogs and $8$ cats. Which location has a lower ratio of dogs to cat