Question

A kennel has 16 employees to watch over 400 dogs. What is the ratio of dogs to employees?

Answer 1

dogs : employees = 25 : 1

Explanation:

The problem statement tells you the ratio is ...

... dogs : employees = 400 : 16

Divide both numbers by 16.

... dogs : employees = (400/16) : (16/16) = 25 : 1