document.write( "Question 1119804: A goat eats 225 kg. of hay in 45 days, while a cow eats the same amount in 15 days. In how many days could they eat 225 kg. of hay together? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "1.  A goat eats   = 5 kg/day.\r\n" );
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document.write( "2.  A cow eats    = 15 kg/day.\r\n" );
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document.write( "3.  Both animals eat together  5 + 15 = 20 kg/day.\r\n" );
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document.write( "4.  Both animals will eat 225 kg in  =  =  days.\r\n" );
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