Question

At the Clam Shack, a large bucket has 25 clams, and a small bucket has 13.

If an order has 214 clams in 10 buckets, how many buckets of each size
make up the order?
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A. 6 large buckets and 4 small buckets
B. 8 large buckets and 2 small buckets
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C. 5 large buckets and 5 small buckets
) D. 7 large buckets and 3 small buckets

Answer 1

The answer = D. 7 large buckets and 3 small buckets

Answer 2

The correct answer is D, 7 large buckets and 3 small buckets.

Explanation:

A wouldn't be the answer because 6 large buckets and 4 small buckets give you 10 buckets but 202 clams.

B wouldn't give you the answer because 8 large buckets and 2 small buckets give you 226 clams.

C isn't correct because 5 large buckets and 5 small buckets give you 190 clams.

D is correct, giving you 214 clams because 25 times 7 is 175 and 3 times 13 is 39. 175+39 is 214.