Answer:
A 30 dogs and 48 cats
Explanation:
The ratio of cats to dogs in the local shelter is 5 to 8, which means for every 5 cats, there are 8 dogs. If we assume that the total number of cats and dogs in the shelter is a multiple of the ratio, we can find the possible numbers of cats and dogs. In option A, the number of cats and dogs is 30 dogs and 48 cats which is a multiple of the ratio. 59 = 45 and 89 = 72 which is the closest to the number of cats and dogs in option A. Thus, option A shows the possible numbers of cats and dogs in the local shelter.