SOLUTION: the ratio of cows chickens and lambs is 2:1:1 respectively. if the total number of animals is 32, how many lambs are there?

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Question 852523: the ratio of cows chickens and lambs is 2:1:1 respectively. if the total number of animals is 32, how many lambs are there?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

 2x + x + x = 32

    4x = 32

     x = 8

8 lambs

CHECKING our answer***

 16 + 8 + 8 = 32

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