( 1 ) 50 children need two pencils each .
There are 20 pencils in a box.
How many boxes of pencils are needed?

( 2 ) 50 children need one pen each .
Pens are sold in packs of 4 .
How many packs of pens need to be bought ?

P.S I know its EASY but I have lots of other homeworks to do too so it would be great if you could help me on the EASY h/w thanks ! Reward : medal .

Question

( 1 ) 50 children need two pencils each . 
There are 20 pencils in a box. 
How many boxes of pencils are needed?

( 2 ) 50 children need one pen each .
Pens are sold in packs of 4 . 
How many packs of pens need to be bought ?

P.S I know its EASY but I have lots of other homeworks to do too so it would be great if you could help me on the EASY h/w thanks ! Reward : medal .

mathmale · Answer

In Problem 1, what is the minimum number of boxes that would ensure that each child receives two pencils?