Q. In a group of ducks and buffaloes, the total number of legs are 24 more than twice the number of heads. Find the total number of buffaloes
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Correct Answer: (C)
12
Explanation: Let the number of buffaloes be x and the number of ducks be y
=> 4x + 2y = 2 (x + y) + 24
=> 2x = 24 => x = 12
Explanation by: Nisha Gupta
Let the number of buffaloes be x and the number of ducks be y
=> 4x + 2y = 2 (x + y) + 24
=> 2x = 24 => x = 12
=> 4x + 2y = 2 (x + y) + 24
=> 2x = 24 => x = 12