Meaghan must take in 8 cats to keep the dogs-to-cats ratio consistent.
Step-by-step explanation:
Currently, Brett has 2 dogs while Meaghan possesses four times more cats than him. Therefore, Meaghan has 4 times 2 cats, making the current dogs to cats ratio:
2 dogs: 8 cats
2:8
1:4
When Brett adopts an additional 2 dogs, the total canine count rises to 2 + 2 = 4.
New ratio
dogs:cats
4:8
To sustain the previous 1:4 ratio, Meaghan's required cat count should satisfy:
1 = 4
4 =? ----cross-multiplication
Results in 16
In order for the ratio to hold, the relationship should be:
4:16
Thus, the number of cats to be adopted is 16 - 8 = 8 more cats.
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