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) Farmer Ben has only ducks and cows 24 in total. He can’t remember how many of each he

has. He knows that the animals have a total of 66 legs. Assuming that each animal has all legs intact
and no extra limbs, how many of each animal does farmer Ben have? Draw a clear diagram to answer
this question.

can you pleas help and show your work :)

User Leola
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Answer:

9 cows, 15 chicken

Explanation:

9 x 4 = 36

15 x 2 = 30

9 + 15 = 24

36 + 30 = 66

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