A man has some hens and cows. If the number of heads be 48 and the number of feet equals 140, then the number of hens will be:
Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 22
B) 23
C) 24
D) 25
E) 26
Let the number of hens be x and the number of cows be y.   Then, x + y = 48 .... (i)   and 2x + 4y = 140 x + 2y = 70 .... (ii)   Solving (i) and (ii) we get: x = 26, y = 22.   The required answer = 26.   Option 26
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A man has some hens and cows. If the number of heads be 48 and the number of feet equals 140, then the number of hens will be: