Question

A shopkeeper sells candles in packets of 24 and candle stands in packet of 16. What is the least number of candles and candle stands Nita should buy so that there will be one candle for each candle stand

Answer 1

Answer:

48 candles and candle stand

no. of packets

candle = 2 x 24 = 48

candle stand = 3 x 16 = 48

Step-by-step explanation:

way to find the answer =LCM

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Answer 2

We find the L.C.M. of 16, 24 and 36. Now subtract 5 from 144 to get the required number. Therefore, 139 is the required number.

Answer 3

We find the L.C.M. of 16, 24 and 36. Now subtract 5 from 144 to get the required number. Therefore, 139 is the required number.