Question

The class is filling boxes that each hold 10 pieces of candy. Maria filled

6

4
5
boxes, Lucas filled
5

1
2
boxes, and Mateo filled
3

7
10
boxes. If they combine their candy and completely fill each box, how many full boxes will there be?

Answer 1

550 pieces of candy (total), 150 pieces of candy for Maria, 200 pieces of candy for Lucas, 200 pieces of candy for Mateo.

Explanation:

Maria filled

6 + 4 + 5 = 15 boxes of candy.

Lucas filled

3 + 7 + 10 = 20 boxes of candy.

Mateo filled

3 + 7 + 10 = 20 boxes of candy.

x = 10 pieces of candy.

15x = 150 pieces of candy (Maria).

20x = 200 pieces of candy (Lucas).

20x = 200 pieces of candy (Mateo).

150 + 200 + 200 = 550 pieces of candy in total.

Answer 2

16 boxes

Explanation:

6 4/5+ 5 1/2+ 3 7/10

make all fractions with common denominators

6 8/10 + 5 5/10 + 3 7/10

combine like terms

6+5+3= 14

8+5+7 = 20/10 = 2

14+2 = 16