Question

shopkeeper sells candles in packets of 12 and candle stands in
packet 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.​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Explanation:

Multiples of 12 are 12, 24, 36, 48, …… Multiples of 8 are 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, …… The lowest common multiple is 24. So, the least number of candles and candle stand that Nita should buy is 24.

Answer 2

Answer:

2 packs of candles

3 packs of candle holders

Explanation:

calculate the LCM of 12 and 8

its 24

divide it

and then burn the candles

happy Holi