A certain number of horses and an equal number of men are going somewhere.

A certain number of horses and an equal number of men are going somewhere. Half of the owners are on their horses' back while the remaining ones are walking along leading their horses. If the number of legs walking on the ground is 90, how many horses are there ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

18

Steps/Work

legs 18*4 = 72
now half on their horses so remaining on the walk so 9 men
9 men has 18 legs
so, 18+ 72 = 90 legs walking
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A certain number of horses and an equal number of men are going somewhere. Half of the owners are on their horses ' back while the remaining ones are walking along leading their horses. If the number of legs walking on the ground is , how many horses are there?

Calculated Answer

18

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 / (2 / 2 + 4).

n0 =90