Question

Mr. Mathers opened a new package of graph paper the contained 50 sheets of paper. He gave the same number of sheets to each of 8 students. He had more than 12 sheets of graph paper left. Which is the greatest nukber of sheets of graph paper that Mr. Mathers could have given to each student?
F. 3
G. 4
H. 5
J. 6
K. 7

Answer 1

He has 50 sheets total.

Since he is left with 12 sheets, this means that he's dividing up 50-12 = 38 sheets of graph paper.

Now divide 38 into 8

38/8 = 4 remainder 6


This means that each student gets up to at most 4 sheets of graph paper.

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

you're welcome