Question

Steve needs to assemble 140 packets Each packet requires 5 paper clips How many boxes of paper clips does he need if there are 100 paper clips in each box?

Answer 1

Hello,

140 * 5 = 700

700 / 100 = 7

Answer 2

Steve needs 7 boxes of paper clips.

Explanation:

Steve needs to assemble 140 packets. Each packet requires 5 paper clips.

∵ The quantity of paper clips requires for one packet = 5

∴ 140 packets requires paper clips = 140 × 5 = 700

In each box there are 100 paper clips.

Therefore, Steve needs = 700 ÷ 100 = 7 boxes.

Steve needs 7 boxes of paper clips.