Question

Lilian is packing gifts for the needy. She has 240 toys and 180 books

to pack. She wants all packages to have the same number of books
and the same number of toys.
1. What is the largest number of packages she can make?
2. How many toys will be in each of the packages
3. How many books will be in each of the packages.

Answer 1

1. 240+180=420 packages.

2. 420 ÷ 240=2 toys and 1 left over.

3. 420 ÷ 180=2 books and 1 left over.

Explanation:

Lilian can either put 1 toy and 1 book in the same package or separate them.

Answer 2

60 packages

Explanation:

gcf of 240 and 180= 60