Based on the ratio of dogs to cats in the shelter, we know that out of 27 animals, there are 12 cats.
The ratio of cats to dogs is 4:5 which means that there are 5 dogs for every 4 cats.
This means that out of 9 animals, 4 would be cats and 5 would be dogs. If there was 27 animals therefore:
= 4 / 9 x 27
= 108 / 9
= 12 cats
In conclusion, there are 12 cats.
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