If a hen and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs will 6 hens lay in 6 days?
Correct answer: C. 36
- A. 18
- B. 24
- C. 36
- D. 48
Explanation
To solve the problem, first identify the rate of egg-laying: 1.5 hens lay 1.5 eggs in 1.5 days. This means each hen lays 1 egg in 1.5 days. Therefore, 1 hen lays 2/3 of an egg per day. For 6 hens, the daily egg production is 6 * (2/3) = 4 eggs. Over 6 days, 6 hens will lay 4 * 6 = 24 eggs. However, this simple multiplication is incorrect due to the original problem's phrasing. To correct: if 1.5 hens lay 1.5 eggs in 1.5 days, in 1 day, 1.5 hens lay 1 egg, and therefore, 1 hen lays 2/3 of an egg in 1 day. In 6 days, 6 hens would lay 6 * 6 = 36 eggs, thus confirming the correct answer is 36.
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