In Joe's fish tank, there are 5 goldfish and 9 snails. How does the ratio 9:14 describe Joe's fish tank?
 The ratio 9:14 compares the number of goldfish to the total number of animals.
 B. 
 The ratio 9:14 compares the number of goldfish to the number of snails.
 C. 
 The ratio 9:14 compares the number of snails to the total number of animals.
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 The ratio 9:14 compares the number of snails to the number of goldfish