Question

Jasmine has eight packs of candlewax to make scented candles each pack contains 14 ounces of wax jasmine uses 7 ounces of wax to make one candle how many candles can she make

Answer 1

I think it's 16 candles.

14x8=112
112 divided by 7=16

So 16 candles?

Answer 2

One pack = 14 ounces.
She has 8 packs.

If one candle takes up 7 ounces, then each pack can create 2 candles.
2 x 8 = 16. In total, she can make 18 candles.