A shopkeeper sells candles in packets of 12 and candle stands in packets of 8. What is the least
number of candles and candle stands Nita should buy so that there will be one candle for each
candle stand?
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Answer: 24.
Step-by-step explanation: According to the condition, the number of candles and candle stands should be the same, i.e., 1 candle for 1 candle stand.
Therefore, we take The Least Common Factor of the 2 numbers, 12 and 8.
(LCM)
LCM of 12 and 8 = 24.
| 12, 8
2 | 6, 4
2 | 3, 2
2 | 3, 1.
3 | 1, 1.
LCM = 2×2×2×3
= 4×6 = 24.
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