In a group of cows and hens, the number of legs are 16 more than twice the number of heads.

In a group of cows and hens, the number of legs are 16 more than twice the number of heads. The number of cows is

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8

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Explanation:
Let the number of cows be x and the number of hens be y.
Then, 4x + 2y = 2 (x + y) + 16
4x + 2y = 2x + 2y + 16
2x = 16
x = 8.
Answer: B

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