Question

In a survey of 142 pet owners, 60 said they own a dog, and 54 said they own a cat. 1 said they own both a dog and a cat. How many owned neither a cat nor a dog?

Answer 1

27 people owned neither a dog nor a cat

Explanation:

60+54+1= 115 owned a cat and/or a dog

142-115= 27 does not own a dog or cat

Answer 2

27

60 + 54 + 1 = 115

142 - 115 = 27