In a pen, the number of roosters is 4 times the number grouper of chickens. If 4 roosters and 4 hens are sold, then the number of roosters would be 6 times the number of hens. How many birds are there? A) 42 B) 63 C) 40 D) 50 E) 95
In a pen, the number of roosters is 4 times the number grouper of chickens. If 4 roosters and 4 hens are sold, then the number of roosters would be 6 times the number of hens. How many birds are there? A) 42 B) 63 C) 40 D) 50 E) 95
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In a pen, the number of roosters is 4 times the number grouper of chickens. If 4 roosters and 4 hens are sold, then the number of roosters would be 6 times the number of hens. How many birds are there?
A) 42
B) 63
C) 40
D) 50
E) 95
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