I am sorry asking this question in this area .. It's concerning about math ..

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One of my Philippines friends asked me this question .. ( I think it's
regarding to her school report )
I've got my answer .. but I'd like to reconfirm the answer ... If someone
has an idea ...
I wish rapid answer .. thanks in advance ..


Question :
"while walking by a farmyard filled with chickens and rabbits, a farmer
decided to count the heads and feet of his animals.
He came up with a sum of 100 (counting both heads and feet). How many of
each animal were in the farmyard? "
 
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Paul Hyett

One of my Philippines friends asked me this question .. ( I think it's
regarding to her school report )
I've got my answer .. but I'd like to reconfirm the answer ... If someone
has an idea ...
I wish rapid answer .. thanks in advance ..


Question :
"while walking by a farmyard filled with chickens and rabbits, a farmer
decided to count the heads and feet of his animals.
He came up with a sum of 100 (counting both heads and feet). How many of
each animal were in the farmyard? "

There appear to be 6 possible solutions to this, from the information
given.

(Unless it is a riddle of course, then all bets are off)

5C/17R
10C/14R
15C/11R
20C/8R
25C/5R
30C/2R
 

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