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Olly wants to get shoes to protect his pets’ paws. He owns 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a ferret. How many shoes does he need?
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How many legs do all the animals have? ** All the animals have 4 legs.
How many shoes do his 3 dogs need? ** His 3 dogs will need 3 * 4 = <<3*4=12>>12 shoes.
How many shoes do his 2 cats need? ** His 2 cats will need 2 * 4 = <<2*4=8>>8 shoes.
How many shoes does his ferret need? ** His ferret will need 1 * 4 = <<1*4=4>>4 shoes.
How many shoes does Olly need? ** Olly will need 12 + 8 + 4 = <<12+8+4=24>>24 shoes.
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