Mrs. Ivan has 18 sweets, 24 caramel apples and 48 tarts to be placed into the goodie packets.
- What is the maximum number of goodie packets Mrs Ivan needs to pack these items equally into without any left over?
- How many items will there be in each packet?
(a)
Maximum number of goodie packets
= Highest common factor of 18, 24 and 48
= 6
(b)
Number of sweets in each packet
= 18 ÷ 6
= 3
Number of caramel apples in each packet
= 24 ÷ 6
= 4
Number of tarts in each packet
= 48 ÷ 6
= 8
Number of items in each packet
= 3 + 4 + 8
= 15
Answer(s):(a) 6; (b) 15