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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I am rrally having a hard time with math. My question is An animal shelter has 36 kittens and 12 puppies available for adoption what is the ratio of puppies to kitten?

OpenStudy (steve816):

There are 12 puppies. There are 36 kittens The ratio of puppies to kittens is 12:36 This can be simplified to 1:3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

None how did you get your simplified answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now

OpenStudy (steve816):

Divide both sides of the ratio by 12.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cool thank I am really having a hard time I am about to try them

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