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Mr. Pingree wants to buy an equal number of new pens and new rulers for his classes. The pens come in packs of 8, and the rulers come in packs of 6 at the classroom supply store.

What is the smallest number of pens and rulers he could buy in whole packages so that he has the same number of each?

A: 24

B: 8

C: 16

D: 6

Question

i give medals!!

Mr. Pingree wants to buy an equal number of new pens and new rulers for his classes. The pens come in packs of 8, and the rulers come in packs of 6 at the classroom supply store.

What is the smallest number of pens and rulers he could buy in whole packages so that he has the same number of each?

A: 24

B: 8

C: 16

D: 6

ganeshie8 · Answer

you need to take LCM of 8 and 6

ganeshie8 · Answer

that gives the least number which divides both 8 and 6 evenly, so that u can buy full packs of rulers and pens

ganeshie8 · Answer

u knw how to take LCM of 8 and 6 ?

anonymous · Answer

no...

ganeshie8 · Answer

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