It looks like there might be a misunderstanding or some confusion in your message regarding Mr. Santos' enchilada preparation. Let's break it down.
- Tortillas: They are sold in packages of 12.
- Filling: One batch of filling can make 8 enchiladas.
To determine how many enchiladas Mr. Santos can make using the tortillas and filling, we need to establish two things:
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From Tortillas:
- If Mr. Santos uses one package of tortillas (12 tortillas), then he can make a maximum of 12 enchiladas directly from the tortillas.
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From Filling:
- If Mr. Santos uses one batch of filling, he can make 8 enchiladas.
- Combining Both Ingredients:
- Since he can make only as many enchiladas as the limiting ingredient allows, we need to compare the two outcomes:
- From Tortillas: 12 enchiladas
- From Filling: 8 enchiladas
- Since he can make only as many enchiladas as the limiting ingredient allows, we need to compare the two outcomes:
Since the filling is the limiting factor, Mr. Santos can make up to 8 enchiladas with one batch of filling, regardless of having enough tortillas to make 12.
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Using Multiple Packages:
- If Mr. Santos uses multiple packages of tortillas or batches of filling, we determine how many batches of filling he needs based on how many enchiladas he wants to make.
- For example:
- If he wants to make 24 enchiladas, he would need 3 batches of filling (since 3 x 8 = 24).
- He would also need 3 packages of tortillas to match this since 3 x 12 = 36 tortillas (and he only needs 24).
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Conclusion:
- If Mr. Santos makes 36 enchiladas, he uses 3 packages of tortillas (since 3 x 12 = 36) and needs 5 batches of filling (since 5 x 8 = 40 enchiladas, which is more than he needs but he can only make 36 with enough tortillas).
Feel free to clarify or add more details for further assistance!