To find the number of dogs, we can use an algebraic approach.
Let's assume the number of dogs as 5x (since the ratio of dogs to cats is 5:11) and the number of cats as 11x.
According to the problem, the total number of animals in the shelter is 80.
Therefore, we have the equation:
5x + 11x = 80
Combining like terms,
16x = 80
To isolate x, divide both sides of the equation by 16:
16x/16 = 80/16
x = 5
So, the number of dogs is 5x = 5 * 5 = <<5*5=25>>25.
Therefore, there are 25 dogs in the animal shelter.
There are 80 dogs and cats in the same animal shelter the ratio of dogs to cats is 5 to 11 how many of the animals are dogs
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