Gabriel bought bottles of apple juice, lemon juice and pineapple juice of 200 mℓ, 300 mℓ and 450 mℓ respectively. He wanted to have equal amount of each type of juice. What is the least number of bottles he must buy for
- apple
- lemon
- pineapple
(a)
LCM of 200, 300 and 450 = 1800
Number of bottles for apple juice
= 1800 ÷ 200
= 9
(b)
Number of bottles for lemon juice
= 1800 ÷ 300
= 6
(c)
Number of bottles for pineapple juice
= 1800 ÷ 450
= 4
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) 6; (c) 4