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Animals on a farm: Sheep: 240 Cows: 60 Goats: 30 Pigs: 20

Which choice most accurately completes the statement? 'There are ____ times as many sheep as cows.'

  1. A. 4Correct
  2. B. 8
  3. C. 12
  4. D. 180

Answer: A. 4

240 ÷ 60 = 4.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 8
8 is sheep divided by goats.
C. 12
12 is sheep divided by pigs.
D. 180
180 is sheep minus cows, a difference.

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