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In a different field

the number of pigs : the number of goats = 11 : 2
If there are 12 goats in the field, how many pigs are there?

User Bowheart
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Answer:

66 pigs!

Explanation:

Took me 40 minutes.

User Paul Haggo
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Answer:

66 pigs

Explanation:

First:find the total number of animals

Pigs ratio=11

Total ratio=13

Since the number of goats =12

2×X÷13=12

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2X=13×12

2X=156

X=156÷2

X=78

Total number of animals is 78

To find pigs:

11/13×78

=66 pigs

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