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How many boxes of markers should the teacher buy for a class of 30 students? Explain your answer.

User Doraemon
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Answer: 6 boxes of 5 markers in each box

Explanation:

User Csotelo
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Answer: 6 boxes of 5 markers in each box

Explanation:

1. Consider the factors of 30

30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 30

2. pick any 2 that make 30

5*6=30

3. Therefore buying 6 boxes of 5 markers each should do the trick,

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