Question

5 A teacher needs to buy batteries for 32 calculators. ● There are 20 basic calculators that each require 3 batteries. There are 12 advanced calculators that each require 4 batteries. The batteries are sold in packages of 24. The teacher thinks that 6 packages of batteries will be needed and that there will be 12 batteries left over after the calculators are filled. Provide a solution path that shows whether the teacher is correct or incorrect. Explain what each step in the solution path represents in terms of the situation. Enter your answer and your work or explanation in the space provided.​

Answer 1

Answer: The teacher is incorrect

Step-by-step explanation: 20x3=60 4x12=48 60+48=108 108/24=4.5

4.5 does not equal 6. 5 packs of battery's will be needed and there will be 12 battery's left over.