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60 people are invited to a party there are 24 cups in a package and 18 napkins in a package what is the least number of packages of cups and napkins that can be bought if each party guest gets one cup
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60 people are invited to a party there are 24 cups in a package and 18 napkins in a package what is the least number of packages of cups and napkins that can be bought if each party guest gets one cup and one napkin

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You divide 60 by the number of cups and napkins separately and round your answer up.

60 divided by 24 = 2 1/2 or 3

60 divided by 18 = 3 1/3 or 4

You need 3 packages of napkins and 2 of cups
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