The ratio of dogs ti cats in an animal shelter is 4:3. There are 23 more dogs than cats. How many cats are there?

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Dear student,

The ratio of dogs to cats is 4:3.

Let the rational between dogs and cats be x.

Thus, the number of dogs is 4x and cats is 3x.

Given, that there are 23 more dogs than cats,

4x-3x = 23

x = 23.

Thus, number of cats = 3x = 3 * 23 = 69.
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The ratio of dogs ti cats in an animal shelter is 4:3. There are 23 more dogs than cats. How many cats are there?

Dear student, The ratio of dogs to cats is 4:3. Let the rational between dogs and cats be x. Thus, the number of dogs is 4x and cats is 3x. Given, that there are 23 more dogs than cats, 4x-3x = 23 x = 23. Thus, number of cats = 3x = 3 * 23 = 69. Regards

Dear student,

The ratio of dogs to cats is 4:3.

Let the rational between dogs and cats be x.

Thus, the number of dogs is 4x and cats is 3x.

Given, that there are 23 more dogs than cats,

4x-3x = 23

x = 23.

Thus, number of cats = 3x = 3 * 23 = 69.
Regards