In a stable there are men and horses. In all, there are 22 heads and 72 feet. How many men and how many horses are in the stable? Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 8 men and 14 horses.
B) 7 men and 14 horses.
C) 6 men and 14 horses.
D) 5 men and 14 horses.
E) 4 men and 14 horses.
8 men and 14 horses.   Let M = men and H = horses. We can come up with 2 equations.   M + H = 22   2M + 4H= 72   Solving the 2 equations will give 8 men and 14 horses.   8 men and 14 horses.nswer 8 men and 14 horses.
<result>A</result>
In a stable there are men and horses. In all, there are 22 heads and 72 feet. How many men and how many horses are in the stable?