Using Proportionality
How do figure out the average heights and weights for sheep and cows? Also. for Bald Eagles and Canada Geese.
Dairy Cow 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder/weight 500lbs
Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Height: 2.5 to 3.5" 280-300 weight
Canada Goose
length: M 25-45 inches/weight: M 3-13 lbs.
Bald Eagle
length 28–40 in
weight 5.5 and 15 lb
To figure out the average heights and weights for sheep and cows, as well as for bald eagles and Canada geese, we can use proportionality. Here's how:
1. For Sheep:
- The shoulder height of a bighorn sheep ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 feet, with a weight of 280-300 pounds.
- Let's assume we want to find the average height and weight.
- Add the lowest and highest shoulder heights, then divide by 2 to get the average height. For example: (2.5 + 3.5) / 2 = 3 feet (average shoulder height).
- Similarly, add the lowest and highest weights, then divide by 2 to get the average weight. For example: (280 + 300) / 2 = 290 pounds (average weight).
2. For Cows:
- The shoulder height of a dairy cow ranges from 5 to 6 feet, with a weight of 500 pounds.
- Using the same method as above, calculate the average shoulder height: (5 + 6) / 2 = 5.5 feet.
- Calculate the average weight: 500 pounds (as it has only one range).
3. For Canada Geese:
- The length of a Canada goose can range from 25 to 45 inches, with a weight of 3 to 13 pounds.
- Find the average length: (25 + 45) / 2 = 35 inches.
- Find the average weight: (3 + 13) / 2 = 8 pounds.
4. For Bald Eagles:
- The length of a bald eagle ranges from 28 to 40 inches, with a weight of 5.5 to 15 pounds.
- Calculate the average length: (28 + 40) / 2 = 34 inches.
- Calculate the average weight: (5.5 + 15) / 2 = 10.25 pounds.
Using proportionality, you can determine the average heights and weights for these animals within the given ranges.