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Half of a herd of deer are grazing in the field andthree fourths of the remaining are playing nearby. Therest 9 are drinking water from the pond. Find thenumber of deer in the herd. |
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Answer» Answer: Here's your answer - 72 Explanation: Let the TOTAL no. of deer in the herd be x. No. of deer grazing in the field = 1/2 × x =. x/2 No of deer playing nearby = 3/4 × x/2 =3x/8 No of deer DRINKING water = 9 According to Question - x/2 + 3x/8 + 9 = x x/2 + 3x/8 -x/1 = -9 (4x+3x-8x)/8. =. -9 (7X - 8x)/8. = -9 -x/8 = -9 ( SUBTRACTION signs will be REMOVED from both sides as per rule) x = 9×8 x = 72 Hope it helps you
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