Question

The ratio of the number of hamsters to the number of rabbits at a pet shop was
8:5 at first. There were 6 more hamsters than rabbits. How many rabbits were
9.
there at the pet shop?
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Answer 1

there are 10 rabbits at pet shop

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let hamsters be H, rabbits be R

H:R = 8:5

=> H=8x, R=5x x is any constant

H-R = 6

8x-5x =3x=6

x=2

H = 8×2=16,

R=2×5= 10