Question

18. Chicken patties are sold in packs of 8. Buns are sold in packs of 10. What is the least number of chicken patties & buns needed so that no food is wasted?​

Answer 1

Answer:

4 packages of buns, and 5 packages of chicken patties.

Step-by-step explanation:

8 = 2 X 2 X 2

10 = 5 X 2

The Least Common Multiple of 8 and 10 = 2 X 2 X 2 X 5 = 40, now divide 40/10 = 4 and 40/8 =5 therfore you need to buy: 4 packages of buns, and 5 packages of chicken patties.

Answer 2

5 packages of patties = 40

4 packages of buns =40