Asked by Dalisay
The ratio of the number of cats to the number of dogs in an animal shelter was 2:3. After 120 cats were adopted, the ratio of the number of cats to the number of dogs became 3:7. Find the total number of cats and dogs in the animal shelter in the end?
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Answered by
Reiny
number of cats ---- 2x
number of dogs ----3x
after adoption:
number of cats = 2x + 120
(2x+120) : 3x = 3 : 7
(2x+120)/(3x) = 3/7
14x + 840 = 9x
5x = -840
x is a negative, which is not possible.
notice 2:3 = .66..
and 3:7 = .42 , which is < 2/3
How can the ratio of cats : dogs decrease after the number of cats increased?
Check the wording of your question.
number of dogs ----3x
after adoption:
number of cats = 2x + 120
(2x+120) : 3x = 3 : 7
(2x+120)/(3x) = 3/7
14x + 840 = 9x
5x = -840
x is a negative, which is not possible.
notice 2:3 = .66..
and 3:7 = .42 , which is < 2/3
How can the ratio of cats : dogs decrease after the number of cats increased?
Check the wording of your question.
Answered by
Dalisay
That's the exact words on the problem.
Answered by
Dalisay
That's the exact words on the problem.is there anyone can help pls?
Answered by
Reiny
ok, the cat's were adopted, that means the count was reduced by 120, not increased.
I read the question incorrectly
number of cats after adoption = 2x - 120
make the simple change in the equation and solve
I read the question incorrectly
number of cats after adoption = 2x - 120
make the simple change in the equation and solve
Answered by
Dalisay
That's the exact words on the problem.is there anyone can help pls?
Answered by
Anonymous
12/6
Answered by
cazhmeire
i don't see the answer though
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