Solution for my favorite math problem
Problem:
A duck was given $9, a spider was given $36, a bee was given $27. Based on this information, how much money would be given to a dog?
Solution: A dog would be given $18 because it is $4.50 per leg
A duck has 2 legs so divide $9 by 2 to get $4.50.
A spider has 8 legs so divide $36 by 8 to get $4.50.
A bee has 6 legs so divide $27 by 6 to get $4.50.
A dog has 4 legs so do 4 times $4.50 to receive $18 would be given to the dog.
A duck was given $9, a spider was given $36, a bee was given $27. Based on this information, how much money would be given to a dog?
Solution: A dog would be given $18 because it is $4.50 per leg
A duck has 2 legs so divide $9 by 2 to get $4.50.
A spider has 8 legs so divide $36 by 8 to get $4.50.
A bee has 6 legs so divide $27 by 6 to get $4.50.
A dog has 4 legs so do 4 times $4.50 to receive $18 would be given to the dog.