In the scenario "Billy's dog weighs 10 pounds while Sarah's dog weighs 8 pounds",the ratio 10/8 can be interpreted in the following ways EXCEPT:

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The correct interpretation of the ratio 10/8 involves comparing the weights of Billy's and Sarah's dogs directly or as a fraction of their combined weight. Option C incorrectly states that Sarah's dog weighs 8 out of a total of 10 dog pounds, which misrepresents the ratio by suggesting an incorrect total weight of both dogs combined. The total weight is actually 18 pounds (10 + 8), not 10.

In the Scenario "Billy's Dog Weighs 10 Pounds While Sarah's