To determine how many dogs there would be if there were 15 cats, we need to set up a ratio table using the given information:
Cats: 5 / 15 = 1 / 3 (since we are trying to find the number of dogs when there are 15 cats, we set up a ratio with cats as the variable)
Dogs: 2 / x (where x is the number of dogs when there are 15 cats)
Now, we can set up a proportion to solve for x:
1 / 3 = 2 / x
Cross multiply to solve for x:
1 * x = 3 * 2
x = 6
Therefore, if there are 15 cats, there would be 6 dogs at the animal shelter.
Use the table to answer the question.
Cats 5
Dogs 2 There are 2 dogs for every 5 cats at an animal shelter. Use this information to make a ratio table to determine how many dogs there would be if there were 15 cats.(2 points)
Cats 5
Dogs 2
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