Which statements best describe the pattern shown in the table? 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. Skip to navigation

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Based on the table provided, we can analyze the relationships between the number of chickens and the number of eggs:

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

    • This statement is true because for each chicken, 12 eggs are produced. For example, 1 chicken lays 12 eggs, 2 chickens lay 24 eggs, and so on.
  2. The number of chickens is 12 less than the number of eggs.

    • This statement is false. For example, with 1 chicken (12 eggs), the number of chickens (1) is not 12 less than the number of eggs (12).
  3. Each chicken lays 12 eggs.

    • This statement is true and supports the first statement. Each chicken consistently lays 12 eggs.
  4. The number of eggs is odd.

    • This statement is false because all the numbers of eggs listed (12, 24, 36, 48, 60) are even.

Based on this analysis, the statements that best describe the pattern shown in the table are:

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