SOLUTION: The ratio of foxes to rabbits in a Forest Preserve is 2 to 9. If there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, then how many of each are there?

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Question 302407: The ratio of foxes to rabbits in a Forest Preserve is 2 to 9. If there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, then how many of each are there?
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f : r
2 : 9
9 - 2 = 7
This means 7 units = 35
Therefore, 1 unit - 35 ÷ 7 = 5

Number of fox = 2 units x 5 = 10 foxes
Number of rabbit = 9 units x 5 = 45 rabbits