Mel should use the least common multiple to solve the problem
<u>Solution:</u>
Given, Mel has to put the greatest number of bolts and nuts in each box so each box has the same number of bolts and the same number of nuts.
We have to find that should Mel use the greatest common factor or the least common multiple to solve the problem?
He should use least common multiple.
Let us see an example, suppose 12 bolts and nuts are to be fit in 6 boxes.
Then, if we took H.C.F of 12 and 6, it is 6, which means 6 bolts and nuts in each box, but, after filling 2 boxes with 6 bolts and nuts, there will be nothing left, which is wrong as remaining boxes are empty.
So the remaining method to choose is L.C.M.
Hence, he should use L.C.M method.
The equivalent of 48ft is 4 yards.
Population are always modeled by exponential growth equation given by:
f(x)=a(1+b)^t
where:
a=original number
b=rate of growth
t=time
thus
f(x)=412(1.05)^t
the population after 9 months will be:
f(9)=412(1.05)^9=639.15=639
2 1/4 + 1 2/4 ≠ 5
Why?
2 1/4 + 1 2/4
=3 3/4
The answer is wrong because the student added wrong. The real answer is 3 3/4.
