Yesterday, there were four times as many chickens as turkeys on a farm. Today, 44 chickens are sold. There are thrice as many turkeys now. Find the total number of turkeys and chickens on the farm yesterday.
|
Chickens |
Turkeys |
Total |
Before |
4x3 = 12 u |
1x3 = 3 u |
15 u |
Change |
- 44 |
|
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The number of turkeys at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of turkeys the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Number of chickens sold
= 12 u - 1 u
= 11 u
11 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 11 = 4
Total number of turkeys and chickens yesterday
= 12 u + 3 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 4
= 60
Answer(s): 60