Farmer Green sent his two children out to count the hens and sheep. His daughter counted 40 hens, and his son counted 100 legs.

Question

3 years ago

10

How many of each animal is on the farm?

2 answers:

g100num [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-07T00:27:49+03:00

8 0

Answer:

40 hens, 5 sheep

Step-by-step explanation:

40 x 2 = 80 (hens have 2 legs)

100 - 80 = 20 ----> 20 legs left for sheep,, sheep have 4 legs

20/4 = 5 so there are 5 sheep

xz_007 [3.2K] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-06T22:04:56+03:00

xz_007 [3.2K]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

40 hens, 5 sheep

Step-by-step explanation:

40 x 2 = 80 (hens have 2 legs)

100 - 80 = 20 ----> 20 legs left for sheep,, sheep have 4 legs

20/4 = 5 so there are 5 sheep