Zoo Heads

During a recent trip to the zoo I found an area which had both zebras and pelicans. I counted 43 heads and 120 feet, how many of each were there?

 

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November 1st, 2011 | Category: Animals, Mathematical |  Email This Riddle

4 guesses to Zoo Heads

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• Jimmy Barcus

  November 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM

  18 pelicans, 22 zebras
  (18*2)+(22*4)=120
  18+22=43

• Dude

  November 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM

  Incorrect!

  Check your math and try again.

• Jimmy Barcus

  November 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

  oops!

  17 Zebras, 26 Pelicans
  17*4=68 26*2=52
  17+26=43
  68+52=120

  now more coffee!

• Dude

  November 23, 2011 at 12:04 AM

  Correct Jimmy!

  Great job, you’re today’s winner. Drink up!