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Forming absolute inequality from statement

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In a group of cows and hens the number of legs are 14 more than twice the number of heads How many cows are in the group?

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5

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7

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11

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12

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9

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Solution

The correct option is C 7
Let the number of cows be x and the number of hens be y then
Number of legs in the group = 4x+2y
Number of heads in the group = x+y
$\Rightarrow$ 4x + 2y = 2(x+y) + 14 which gives x =7

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