How Many Men and How Many Horses are in the Stable?
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In a stable there are men and horses.
In all, there are 22 heads and 72 feet.
How many men and how many horses are in the stable.
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Answer:
If, A –> men and B –> horses
So, A + B = 22 and 2A + 4B = 72
2 (22 – B) + 4 B = 72
44 – 2 B + 4 B = 72
44 + 2 B = 72
2 B = 72 – 44 = 28
B = 14 (horses)
So, there are in the stable 8 men and 14 horses.