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# If 8 tigers were added to the zoo, the new ratio of lions to tigers

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If 8 tigers were added to the zoo, the new ratio of lions to tigers would be 4 to 3. How many bobcats are at the zoo?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
E. 48

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If 8 tigers were added to the zoo, the new ratio of lions to tigers would be 4 to 3. How many bobcats are at the zoo?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
E. 48

Let the common ratio of animals be x..
Tigers = 8x+8 and lions =32x
So ratio = $$\frac{8x+8}{32x}=\frac{3}{4}......32x+32=96x.....x=1/2$$

Number of bobcats. = 24*1/2=12

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