The ratio of cats to dogs is 5 to 7. If there are 20 cats then determine the number of dogs.

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Solution

The correct option is A
28

Ratio of cats: dogs = 5:7
Actual count of the number of cats = 20
$\frac{5}{7}$ = $\frac{20}{?}$
$\frac{5}{7}$ $\times$ $\frac{4}{4}$ = $\frac{20}{28}$
So, actual account of number of dogs = 28

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The ratio of cats to dogs is 5 to 7. If there are 20 cats then determine the number of dogs.

The correct option is A 28 Ratio of cats: dogs = 5:7 Actual count of the number of cats = 20 57 = 20? 57 × 44 = 2028 So, actual account of number of dogs = 28

The correct option is A
28

Ratio of cats: dogs = 5:7
Actual count of the number of cats = 20
$\frac{5}{7}$ = $\frac{20}{?}$
$\frac{5}{7}$ $\times$ $\frac{4}{4}$ = $\frac{20}{28}$
So, actual account of number of dogs = 28