Answer:
15 puppies
Step-by-step explanation:
A pet store sells puppies and kittens in the ratio 5 : 4
As per the ratio, total puppies and kittens is 5+4= 9
If their sales of puppies and kittens combined came to 27
The ratio of puppies to the total is 5:9
LEt x be the puppies sold
RAtio of puppies sold to the total is x: 27
Now make a proportion using the ratio and solve for x
[tex]\frac{5}{9} =\frac{x}{27}[/tex]
cross multiply it
[tex]135=9x[/tex]
Divide both sides by 9
x=15
S, 15 puppies
