Question

A baker displays 144 cookies on 9 identical platters.

How many platters does the baker need to display 64 cookies?
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Answer 1

• 4 identical platters

Explanation:

We know that:

• 9 identical platters = 144 cookies

Work:

• 9 identical platters = 144 cookies
• => 1 identical platter = 144/9 cookies
• => 1 identical platter = 16 cookies
• => 16x cookies = 64 cookies
• => x = 4
• => 1 x 4 identical platters = 16 x 4 cookies
• => 4 identical platters = 64 cookies

Hence, to make 64 cookies, 4 platters are required.

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

144 divided by 9 = 16

each platter should hold 16, so 64 divided by 16 = 4