Question

Brian's Orchard supplies apples to markets in Albany. The apples can be packed into a large bag that holds 9 apples or a small bag that holds 6 apples.

The orchard needs to fill an order for 156 apples using both large and small bags. What is the least number of each type of bag that could be used if each bag is completely filled?
Show your work.

Answer 1

16•9=144

2•6=12

144+12=156

Answer 2

16 large bags and 2 small bags.

16•9=144

2•6=12

144+12=156