Question

The ratio of cats to dogs at the animal shelter is 3:4. There are 36 cats at the shelter. What is the total number of cats and dogs at the animal shelter?

A. 63
B. 84
C. 27
D. 48

Answer 1

Answer: B; 84.

Explanation:

If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:4, and there is 36 cats in the shelter, then we need to divide 36 ÷ 3 = 12.

4 x 12 = 48.

36 + 48 = 84.

The total number of cats and dogs at the animal shelter is 84, so the answer is B.