Mrs. Cole has 14 lollipops, 21 caramel apples and 49 scones to be placed into the goodie boxes.
- What is the maximum number of goodie boxes Mrs Cole needs to pack these items equally into without any left over?
- How many items will there be in each box?
(a)
Maximum number of goodie boxes
= Highest common factor of 14, 21 and 49
= 7
(b)
Number of lollipops in each box
= 14 ÷ 7
= 2
Number of caramel apples in each box
= 21 ÷ 7
= 3
Number of scones in each box
= 49 ÷ 7
= 7
Number of items in each box
= 2 + 3 + 7
= 12
Answer(s):(a) 7; (b) 12