Which statements best describe the pattern shown in the table?

Question

Number of Chickens Number of Eggs
1 12
2 24
3 36
4 48
5 60
Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

The number of eggs is 12 times the number of chickens.

The number of eggs is 12 times the number of chickens.

The number of chickens is 12 less than the number of eggs.

The number of chickens is 12 less than the number of eggs.

Each chicken lays 12 eggs.

Each chicken lays 12 eggs.

The number of eggs is odd.

The number of eggs is odd.
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Answer 1

Based on the provided table and the relationships shown, the following statements best describe the pattern:

1. The number of eggs is 12 times the number of chickens. (This is correct since each entry in the "Eggs" column is 12 times the corresponding entry in the "Chickens" column.)

2. Each chicken lays 12 eggs. (This is also correct as it directly describes why the number of eggs is 12 times the number of chickens.)

The statements about "The number of chickens is 12 less than the number of eggs" and "The number of eggs is odd" are incorrect in this context because:

• The number of eggs is not always 12 less than the number of chickens, and in fact, it is significantly higher.
• The number of eggs is actually even in all instances given in the table.

Therefore, the correct responses are:

• The number of eggs is 12 times the number of chickens.
• Each chicken lays 12 eggs.