Answer:
3 packages of plates, 2 packages of cups
Explanation:
Find the multiples of 8 and 12, the lowest one they have in common will help with your answer.
8 : 8 16 24 32 40 48 56
12 : 12 24 36 48
The number that they both have (least) in common is 24.
For 8, it is the 3rd multiple and for 12 it would be the second