Question

There are 3 less than twice as many cats than dogs in the local animal shelter. If there are 210 cats and dogs

combined, how many dogs are in the animal shelter?
71 dogs
70 dogs
76 dogs
80 dogs

Answer 1

Answer: 71 dogs ==> 1st option

Explanation:

c=cats. d=dogs.

2d-3=c

d+c=210

d+2d-3=210

3d-3=210

3d=213

d=71 dogs ==> 1st option