Question

Tina is placing 30 roses and 42 tulips in vases for table decorations in her restaurant. each vase will hold the same number of flowers. Each vase will have only one type of flower. what is the greatest number of flowers she can place in each vase? if Tina has 24 tables in her restaurant, how many flowers can she place in each vase?

Answer 1

The greatest # of flowers in each vase (question 1) is 6.

If there are 24 tables, the greatest number of flowers in each vase is 3

Answer 2

3 is the greatest amount. 30+42=72 and 72 divided by 24 is 3.