Question

There are 49 dogs signed up for a dog show. There are 36 more small dogs than large dogs. How many small dogs have signed up to compete?

Answer 1

Answer:

To figure out how many small dogs are competing, you have to subtract 36 from 49 and then divide that answer, 13 by 2, to get 6.5 dogs, or the number of big dogs competing. But you’re not done yet! You then have to add 6.5 to 36 to get the number of small dogs competing, which is 42.5. Of course, it’s not actually possible for half a dog to compete in a dog show, but for the sake of this math problem let’s assume that it is.

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Answer 2

Answer:

One thing. there are some problems who claims that the real answer is 42.5 dogs, although there aren't any half dogs. If the required is necessary, I'll provide that answer's working:

Let 'x' be the number of small dogs.

x + (x + 36) = 49

2x + 36 = 49

2x = 13

x = 6.5 large dogs

x + 36

42.5 small dogs