Question

1. Three different scout troops have 12, 24, and 18 members. These troops must march together in a parade in

the same number of columns. What is the greatest possible number of scouts in each column?
9 scouts
b. 6 scouts
c. 8 scouts
d. 4 scouts

Answer 1

The answer is b. These troops must March together in a parade in 6 scouts.

Answer 2

Explanation:

12 = 2^2*3

24 = 2^3*3

18 = 2*3^2

Greatest common factor = 6