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  • 15-04-2018
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An animal shelter has 40 puppies. If the puppies are 32% of the total dog and cat population, how many dogs and cats are in the animal shelter?

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MathWizMomma
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  • 15-04-2018
x= total number of animals

Total times percent of puppies equals number of puppies.  Use numbers you know to find x.

x * 32%= 40 puppies
x * 0.32= 40 puppies
0.32x= 40
x= 125 total animals

Total - #puppies = # cats
125 - 40 = 85 cats

Answer- 40 puppies and 85 cats
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