Explanation:
A total of 96 dogs and cats were taken to a veterinarian's office last week. The ratio of dogs to cats was 3:5.
3x + 5x = 96
8x = 96
8x/8 = 98/8
x = 12
The ratio is 3 to 5 so:
dogs = 12 * 3 = 36
cats = 12 * 5 = 60
Answer: There are 36 dogs and 60 cats.