SOLUTION: the ratio of horses to elephants in a circus is 13 to 11. If there are 52 horses then how many elephants are there
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Question 710773: the ratio of horses to elephants in a circus is 13 to 11. If there are 52 horses then how many elephants are there
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let E = Number of Elephants
Let H = Number of Horses
Set up an equation like this:
Since H=52, you can substitute that in and solve for E:
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