113.MediumCat Riddles

If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?

  • A.100 cats
  • B.33 cats
  • C.10 cats
  • D.The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.
Answer: The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.

The rate of one mouse per minute for three cats scales directly to 100 mice in 100 minutes without needing more cats.

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