Let's assume the number of cats available for adoption is 3x.
The ratio of cats to dogs available for adoption is given as 3:5.
Since there are 25 dogs available, we can represent this ratio as 3x:25.
Therefore, we can express the ratio 3x:25 as 3/5 = 3x/25.
Cross-multiplying, we get 5 * 3x = 3 * 25.
15x = 75.
Dividing both sides by 15, we get x = 75/15 = 5.
So, the number of cats available for adoption is 3x = 3 * 5 = 15. Answer: \boxed{15}.
An animal shelter has cats and dogs available for adoption in a ratio of 3:5. If there are 25 dog’s available how many cats are there?
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