Question

There are 5 animals in the field. Some are horses and some are ducks. There are 14 legs in all. How many of each animal are in the field?​

Answer 1

Answer: 3 ducks 2 horses

Step-by-step explanation: ducks have 2 legs 3x2=6

horses have 4 legs 4x2=8

6+8=14

(Taking into account that none of the animals are amputees)

Answer 2

2 horses and 3 ducks

Explanation:

2 horses*4 legs=8 legs

3 ducks*2 legs=6 legs

Add both

8+6=14 legs