Who is the “Fattest” Cat in this Group

Cat Sex Age Weight Body length Fat Ratio
Oddfuzz M 5 18 21
K.C. M 5 16 24
Weary M 8 15 17
Strawberry F 16 14.5 21
George M 12 14.5 21
Ravena F 6 14 23
Charcoal M 11 12 21
Harmony M 3 12 24
Pepper M 2 12 17
Alexander M 18 11 21
Melissa F 8 11 21
Diva F 3.5 11 20
Mittens F 14 10.5 17
Wally M 5 10 18
Augustus M 2 10 21
Peebles F 5 9 17
Gray Kitty F 3 9 15
Misty F 1 9 18
Lady F 10 8.5 17
Lady Jane Grey F 4 8.5 19
Tigger F 4 8 17
Peau de Soie F 15 7 16
Cleopatra F 4 7 18
Tomodachi Joto M
 1
 6.5
 14

Hint: Is the heaviest cat always the fattest cat? Why or Why not? Compare Blob with "Lean and Mean" below. Which one is the fatter cat? (Compare their "fat ratios.”)

Blob
Weight 17 lbs. Length 21 inches

Lean & Mean
Weight 18 lbs.
Length 24 inches

Fat Ratio: Weight per Body Length
  • Blob's fat ratio is 17/21 or .81
  • Lean & Mean's fat ratio is 18/24 or .75

• Compare the "fat" ratios of the cats in the chart above. • Label the last column "Fat Ratio". • Rank them in order according to their fat ratios. • Download the spreadsheet to help you.
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