Final answer:
The total inventory is calculated by solving the proportion that the non-dog items (5,700) represent 57% of the inventory. This calculation shows that the total inventory is 10,000 items, composed of 4,300 dog products and the remainder other items.
This correct answer is none of the above.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks us to calculate the total inventory of a store, given that products for domestic dogs make up 43% of the inventory and all other products combined make up 5,700 items.
To find the total inventory, we need to determine 100% of the inventory knowing that 57% (100% - 43%) equates to 5,700 items.
To calculate this, we can use the proportion 57%/100% = 5,700/Total Inventory. Solving for the Total Inventory gives us: Total Inventory = (5,700 * 100%) / 57% = 10,000. 43% of the Total Inventory is for dog products.
Calculating this part gives us: Dog Products = 43% of 10,000 = 4,300. Adding both parts together gives us the Total Inventory = 5,700 (other items) + 4,300 (dog products) = 10,000 items.
This correct answer is none of the above.