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    Apr 25, 2012, 03:31 PM
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    In a stable there are men and horses. In all there are 22 heads and 72 feet. How many men and how many horses are in the stable? Tell me how you got the answer
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    Apr 25, 2012, 04:46 PM
    I HAVE THE ANSWER!
    Ok. There are 14 horses and 8 men. How I worked it out...

    14x4= 56 horse feet
    8x2= 16 men feet
    56+17= 72 feet

    Wa la!

    I got help from my SUPER MATHS mum! So thank her!

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