Question

given the inca counting board below, red squares represent one goat, and black circles represent one sheaf of grain. calculate the number of goats = calculate the number of sheaves of grain = question help: message instructor

Explanation:

Step1: Count red squares (goats)

Identify all red squares:

• Top row: 2 red squares.
• Second row: 1 red square.
• Third row: 2 red squares.
• Fourth row: 1 red square.
• Fifth row: 2 red squares.

Total goats: \(2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8\).

Step2: Count black circles (sheaves)

Identify all black circles:

• Gray area (top - left): 2 black circles.
• Second row: 1 black circle.
• Third row: 1 black circle.
• Fourth row: 1 black circle.
• Fifth row: 1 black circle.

Total sheaves: \(2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6\).

Answer:

Number of goats = 8
Number of sheaves of grain = 6