Question

Camilla makes and sells jewelry. she has 8,160 silver beads and 2,880 black beads to make necklaces. Each necklace will contain 85 silver beads and 30 black beads. How many necklaces can she make?

Answer 1

8160 dived by 85 equals 96, 2880 divided by 30 equals 96, therefore she can make 96 necklaces

Answer 2

You divide 8160 by 85 (black beads) and your answer is 96 necklaces. You get the same answer when dividing 2880 by 30 (silver beads).