SOLUTION: The ratio of robins to blackbirds that visit our feeder is 4 to 7. If there are a total of 132 birds, how many robins visit the feeder?

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Question 886217: The ratio of robins to blackbirds that visit our feeder is 4 to 7. If there are a total of 132 birds, how many robins visit the feeder?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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4:7
132 (total birds) / 11 (ratio 4+7) = 12
Multiply 12 by each number in the ratio
48 robins:84 blackbirds