Question

pens are sold in packs of 8 and notepads are sold in packs of 12 .find the least number of packs of each type that one should buy ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

2 packs

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM of 8 and 12

8=2^3

12=2^2(3)

Therefore, LCM =2^3x 3 = 24

Least number of pack of pen = 24/8 = 3 packs.

Least number of pack of notepads = 24/12 = 2 packs.