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On a certain farm the ratio of horses to cows is 7:3. If the farm were
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On a certain farm the ratio of horses to cows is 7:3. If the farm were to sell 15 horses and buy 15 cows, the ratio of horses to cows would then be 13:7. After the transaction, how many more horses than cows would the farm own?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
E. 105
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A. 30
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
E. 105
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
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On a certain farm the ratio of horses to cows is 7:3. If the farm were to sell 15 horses and buy 15 cows, the ratio of horses to cows would then be 13:7. After the transaction, how many more horses than cows would the farm own?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
E. 105
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
A. 30
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
E. 105
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
When it comes to word problems involving ratios, I prefer to use two variables. I find that it helps prevent careless mistakes.
Let H = present number of horses
Let C = present number of cows
ratio of horses to cows is 7:3
So, H/C = 7/3
Cross multiply to get 3H = 7C
Rearrange to get: 3H - 7C = 0
If the farm were to sell 15 horses and buy 15 cows, the ratio of horses to cows would then be 13:7
So, (H-15)/(C+15) = 13/7
Cross multiply to get 7(H-15) = 13(C+15)
Expand: 7H - 105 = 13C + 195
Rearrange to get: 7H - 13C = 300
We now have a system of two equations and two variables:
3H - 7C = 0
7H - 13C = 300
Solve to get: H = 210 and C = 90
NOTE: These are the values BEFORE livestock was sold and bought.
After selling 15 horses, there are 195 horses
After buying 15 cows, there are 105 cows
After the transaction, how many more horses than cows would the farm own?
195 - 105 = 90
Answer: D
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