Care for 1 cat per day = $2.35
Care for 1 dog per day = $5.50
Care for 8 cats per day = $2.35 × 8
= $18.80
Care for 14 dogs per day = $5.50 × 14
= $77
Care for 8 cats and 14 dogs per day
= $18.80 + $77
= $95.80
/= $89.50 {"/=" This sign means "not equals to"}
Thus, Pat's numbers of 8 cats and 14 dogs are not possible.
Hope this helps! :)
