Question

a firehouse pantry has 52 cans of vegetables and 74 cans of soup.each shelf holds 9 cans.what is the least number of shelves needed for all the cans?what if 18 cans fit on a shelf what is the the least number of shelves needed?describe how your answer would be different.

Answer 1

The first question's answer is 14. 74 + 52= 126 126 ÷ 9= 14.

The second question's answer is 7. 74 + 52= 126 126 ÷18= 7.

Answer 2

part 1: 14 because 52+ 74 equals 126 divided by 9 equals 14

part 2:7 because 52+ 74 equals 126 divided by 18 equals 7.