Question

Peter has four horses. Each one eats 4 pounds of oats, twice a day. How many pounds of oats does he need to feed his horses for 3 days? Show work.

Answer 1

Answer:

To feed his horses for 3 days, he will need 96  pounds of oats

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

• 4 horses
• eats 4 pounds
• 2 times a day
• 3 days

Each horse per day will eat 4 pounds,  2 times a day  

So,  Each horse eat 8 pounds a day

There are 4 horses ,  

8 pounds a day x 4 horses = 32 pounds   a day

3 days

32 pounds   a day x 3= 96  pounds

Answer 2

4 poundsx2times per day= 8 pounds
8 pounds x 4 horses=32 pounds
32 poundsx 3 days = 96 pounds