Nature Math - Barnyard Mystery

Here's an animal mystery in the barnyard.

Imagine you visited a farmer and he wanted to show you his barnyard.

He had eight animals altogether. Some were chickens and some were rabbits.

You counted 22 legs altogether.

How many of the eight animals were chickens and how many were rabbits?          

                 

You can get help solving this problem. Just click on the option that best describes you:

     I don't know how to get started                  I have an idea, but want some extra help                

          If you are ready to solve it without help, start explaining your thinking below!

Your Name:

Include your email address if you would like a response to your work:

How many chickens and rabbits?  Please explain the thinking you used to get your answer.
Here's who has answered correctly  so far:

Lily C-I            Simon V.               Rodrigo L.              Eliot F.      

 Kathryn L.      Alan S.                 Jessica G.              Paige D.

Megan C.       Nicholas F.          Sarah R.                Alexander T.

Ms. Urciolo      Sofia C.                David S.                 David C.

Anna E.           Kate S.                Noni G.                   Sam G.

Kay G-O         Raul M.                 Briana F.               Yasmin S.

Leonardo A.C.     Hailey B.        Chase M.            Veronica O.

Alison S.                  Jason                 Chase F.                 Mary

Kate S.

Home Summer Math Wednesday Math Nature Math Sports Math Math by Students All About 100 Seasonal Math Number Puzzles Parents' Page Glossary Links