Question

Instructions:Select the correct answer. what is the ratio of the number of beaks to the number of legs the chicken and sheep have on this farm? the ratio of chicken to sheep is 8:14 (simpify?) the answers could be, A. 1 beak : 7 legs, B. 1 beak : 9 legs,C. 2 beak:7 legs, 2beaks:9 legs. please help

Answer 1

Answer:1 beak : 9 legs

Explanation:

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Answer 2

If you multiply 2 legs times 8 chickens we get 16

If you multiply 4 legs times 14 sheep we get 56

The number of legs is 16+56=72

So you have 8 beaks and 72 legs or 8:72

Divide both sides by 8 to simplify and you get 1:9 as the answer