Question

Peter's Party Zone sells cups in packages of 666 and plates in packages of 888.
Shaniya is hosting a birthday party for her little sister and wants to have the same number of each item.
What is the least number of packages of plates Shaniya needs to buy?

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Peter's Party Zone sells cups in packages of 6 and plates in packages of 8.

To Find : What is the least number of packages of plates Shaniya needs to buy?

Solution:

We are supposed to find the LCM of 6 and 8

2 | 6 , 8

2 | 3 , 4

2 | 3 , 2

3 | 3 , 1

| 1 , 1

So, LCM of 6 and 8 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 3 = 24

So, LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Hence the least number of packages of plates Shaniya needs to buy bis 24.

Answer 2

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

24/8=3