Asked by Matt

The local zoo has 3 lions, 4 elephants, 2 giraffes, 5 monkeys, and 2 zebras. What is the ratio of zebras to total animals?

My Answer: I already know this
3x:4x:2x:5x:2x=16x
So 16 total animals
16x=2
x=8

So then the ratio of zebras to the total number of animals is 8

Can you please double check my work.
Answered by PsyDAG
1/8
Answered by Matt
Can you explain this to me a little bit as to why you are saying 1/8?
Answered by Matt
I tried the problem in different ways and I also got 1/8 so now I know that I was on the right track a little bit.

So then the answer would be:
The ratio of zebras to total animals is 1 zebra to every 8 animals-Would this be a correct interpretation?
Answered by PsyDAG
Yes
Answered by Matt
Thank you so much. You are so smart and I appreciate your patience with me.
Answered by PsyDAG
You are welcome.
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