The ratio between the number of cats(c) in a pet shelter and the number of dogs (d) in the shelter is 3. There are 27 cats in the shelter. How many dogs are in the shelter.

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Krekin · Answer 1 · 2019-12-27T03:48:19+0000

How can the ratio be 3? I'm assuming the ratio is 3:1. If it is that then it means that 1/3 of 27 is the answer. In that case, 9 is the answer.