SOLUTION: the ratio of cats to dogs in the pet shop is 4 to 7, if a total of 440 cats and dogs are in the shop, how many are cats?
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Question 1181287: the ratio of cats to dogs in the pet shop is 4 to 7, if a total of 440 cats and dogs are in the shop, how many are cats? Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source):
4x cats and 7x dogs give you this equation for the total population
4x + 7x = 440.
From this point, complete the solution on your own.
ANSWER. = 4*40 = 160 cats.
