Question

Of the 200 cows in the herd, five-eighths grazed in the field. The rest slept near the barn. How many grazed in the field and how many were sleeping near the barn?

Answer 1

125 barn 75 sleeping

Explanation:

5/8 of 200 cows

of means multiply

5/8 x 200 = 1000/8 = 125

125 cows grazing

200-125 = rest of cows

75 = rest of cows sleeping