SOLUTION: Old Mac Donald had a farm. On this farm were a number of sheep, pigs, and chickens valued at five dollars, three dollars, and fifty cents each respectively. The total number of ani

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Question 29504: Old Mac Donald had a farm. On this farm were a number of sheep, pigs, and chickens valued at five dollars, three dollars, and fifty cents each respectively. The total number of animals was 100 and their combined total was $100.

How many of each type of animal did old Mac Donald have on his farm?

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 PIGS 1 COW AND 94 CHICKENS =100 ANIMALS
5PIG @$10.00=$50.00 1 COW=$3.00 & 94 CHICKENS 94X$.50=$47.00 OR $50+$3+$47=$100