[LukeL]

But the question said there were 36 MORE small dogs than large dogs. If there are only 36 small dogs then there are 13 large dogs. 36-13 is only 23.

[mdmathis6]

49 (”total”) dogs signed up to compete. 36 more small dogs were signed up to compete than large dogs. How many small dogs? That was the question. The answer is 36 small dogs.

I think the writer meant to say “ how many large dogs” but took a hit on his or her bong and in a smoky mind altered mist bungled the question.

[mdmathis6]

49(total dogs were signed up to compete)=
36(more small dogs signed up to compete)
+ X(large dogs to compete)

49-36=X

13=x(large dogs competing)

therefore 36(small dogs) + 13(large dogs)=49(total competing dogs)