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The ratio of deer to chickens is 5:3. If there are a total of 160 animals, how many are chickens?

The ratio of deer to chickens is 5:3. If there are a total of 160 animals, how many are chickens?
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The ratio of deer to chickens is 5:3. If there are a total of 160 animals, how many are chickens?

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The answer is 60 chickens.

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User Umer Qureshi
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5:3 = 5 + 3 = 8
160/8 = 20

20 * 5 = 100 (deers)
20 * 3 = 60 (chickens)

100:60

There are 60 chickens.

Hope that helps!


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