Question

Balloon arrangements are being made for a party. There are 35 white balloons and 45 purple balloons. Each arrangement must be identical. What is the greatest number of arrangements that can be made using every balloon?

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Find the greatest common factor of 35 and 45.

35 = 5×7

45 = 3²×5

There can be 5 identical arrangements made (arrangements of 7 white balloons and 9 red balloons).