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5 June, 18:04

Pens come in packages of 6. Pencils come in

packages of 8.

a. What is the smallest number of packages of

pens and of pencils you need to buy in order

to have the same number of pens and

pencils?

2. How many pens and how many pencils will

you have?

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  1. 5 June, 18:14
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    A. The Least common multiple between 6 and 8 is 24, so you have to buy 4 packages of pens and 3 packages of pencils.

    2. Since you bought 24 pens and 24 pencils, you have 48 pens and pencils in all
  2. 5 June, 18:22
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    Answer: you have to buy 3 packages of each

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Bc you need to find the factors of 8 and 6 then compare answers
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