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QuizMultiple Choice

Using Equivalent Ratios to Find Percents

Question 10 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Math 6 - 1205010 HCPS v24

There are 50 animals in a shelter. Sixty percent of the animals are dogs. Which equation can be used to find the number of dogs in the shelter?

Answer
A
StartFraction 60 divided by 2 Over 100 divided by 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 30 Over 50 EndFraction
Option A
B
StartFraction 100 times 2 Over 50 times 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 200 Over 100 EndFraction
Option B
C
StartFraction 50 divided by 1 Over 60 divided by 1 EndFraction = StartFraction 50 Over 60 EndFraction
Option C
D
StartFraction 60 times 2 Over 50 times 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 120 Over 100 EndFraction
Option D