If 20 chickens laid 120 eggs . at this rate, how many eggs would 39 chickens lay?

39 chickens lays 234 eggs

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the rate for 1 chicken. Divide the total with the amount of chickens there is:

120/20 = 6

Each chicken lays 6 eggs.

Now, you are solving for 39 chickens. Multiply the amount each chicken lays with the amount of chickens total:

39 x 6 = 234

234 is your answer

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step-by-step explanation:

it's the only multiple of both and the least