Question

If 8 packets of matchbox contain 640 matchsticks. How many boxes will contain 800 matchsticks

Answer 1

Very easy

One packet of matchstick = 640÷8=80

Therefore one packet of matchstick contains = 80

Number of boxes that will contain 800 match sticks = 800÷80= 10

Answer 2

Answer:10 boxes

Step-by-step explanation:

Unitary method

8 boxes = 640 matchsticks

1 box= 640/8

       = 80 matchsticks

now 800 matchsticks =

       800/80

      = 10

Therefore, 10 boxes can hold 800 matchsticks