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22 October, 04:16

There are 5 animals in the field. Some are horses and some are ducks. There are 14 legs in all. How many of each animal are in the field?

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  1. 22 October, 06:53
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    Answer: 3 ducks 2 horses

    Step-by-step explanation: ducks have 2 legs 3x2=6

    horses have 4 legs 4x2=8

    6+8=14

    (Taking into account that none of the animals are amputees)
  2. 22 October, 07:41
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    2 horses and 3 ducks

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2 horses*4 legs=8 legs

    3 ducks*2 legs=6 legs

    Add both

    8+6=14 legs
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