Question

types of animal on a farm number of animals
goats 25
cows 15
sheep 18
chicken 22
horses 20
true or false: 43% of the animals are sheep and goats.
true false

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total number of animals

Add up the number of each type of animal: \(25 + 15+18 + 22+20\).

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Step2: Calculate number of sheep and goats

Add the number of sheep and goats: \(25+18=43\)

Step3: Calculate the percentage of sheep and goats

Use the formula \(\text{Percentage}=\frac{\text{Number of sheep and goats}}{\text{Total number of animals}}\times100\%\). Substitute the values: \(\frac{43}{100}\times100\% = 43\%\)

Answer:

True