There are a total of 11 lovebirds and sheep in the field. These animals have 32 feet altogether. How many of each type of animals are there?
- Number of sheep?
- Number of lovebirds?
Assuming all are lovebirds,
Number of legs of all the lovebirds
= 11 x 2
= 22
Number of extra legs left
= 32 - 22
= 10
Difference in the number of legs between 1 cow and 1 chicken
= 4 - 2
= 2
(a)
Number of sheep
= 10 ÷ 2
= 5
(b)
Number of lovebirds
= 11 - 5
= 6
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 6