Question

A veterinarian clinic, there are twice as many dogs as there cats. If the total number of dogs and cats is 57, how many are dogs and how many are cats?

Answer 1

Answer: There are 19 cats and  38 dogs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, A veterinarian clinic, there are twice as many dogs as there cats.

Let x = Number of cats

then, number of dogs = 2x

Since , total number of dogs and cats = 57

So, x+ 2x= 57

$\Rightarrow\ 3x= 57$

Divide both sides by 3 , we get

$x=\dfrac{57}{3}=19$

$\Rightarrow\ x= 19$

Number of cats =19

then, number of dogs  = 2(19) = 38

hence, there are 19 cats and  38 dogs.

Answer 2

Answer: 19 cats and 38 dogs

Step-by-step explanation:

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