LCM(5,8) = 40
least multiple of 40 greater than 125 is 160
32 packs of patties
20 packs of buns
Veggie patties are sold in packages of 5.
Buns are sold in packages of 8.
You need about 125 veggie burgers for a school barbecue.
You do not want any patties or buns left over.
How many packages of each should you buy?
What strategy did you use to find out?
2 answers
5 v = 8 b
5 v = 125
8 b = 125
v = 25
b = 15.625
well get 25 veggie packs and 16 bun packs
5 v = 125
8 b = 125
v = 25
b = 15.625
well get 25 veggie packs and 16 bun packs