Asked by Jenny

A baker made 434 dinner rolls for a banquet the rolls are served in baskets that can hold 16 rolls each what is the fewest number of baskets needed to hold all the rolls?
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'll be glad to check your answer.
Answered by Jenny
I think you multiple 434 16
Answered by Jenny
You divide 434รท16
Answered by Ms. Sue
What is your answer?

Answered by Jenny
The answer is 27.125
Answered by Ms. Sue
Are you going to put a small fraction of a roll in each of the 27 baskets?

Answered by Jenny
I don't know if you rounding it or leave it like that because the answer is

A 28

B 29

C 27

D 30
Answered by Ms. Sue
The problem asks for the smallest number of baskets that will hold ALL the rolls. Remember that the maximum number each basket holds is 16.


Answered by Jenny
So will it be 27 for the answer
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.
Answered by Jenny
Will it be 28
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. If you use only 27 baskets, you'll have a roll left over.

You have to use 28 baskets.
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