SOLUTION: Twelve zebras weigh the same as two rhinoceros. Six giraffes weigh the same as four rhinoceros. How many zebras weigh the same as eight giraffes?
A.12 B.16 C.20 D.24 E.32
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A.12 B.16 C.20 D.24 E.32
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Question 250537: Twelve zebras weigh the same as two rhinoceros. Six giraffes weigh the same as four rhinoceros. How many zebras weigh the same as eight giraffes?
A.12 B.16 C.20 D.24 E.32
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12z=2r
6g=4r
6g=2*2r
substitute 12z for 2r
6g=2*12z
divide by6 on both sides
g=2*12z/6
multiply by 8 on both sides
8g=2*12/8z
8g=24/8z
8g=3z
one of the stranger word problems
