Question

Plastic knives are sold in packs of 15 for 32p. Plastic forks are sold in packs of 12 for 43p. Sam wants to buy the same number of forks as knives. What is the least amount of money Sam will be able to spend?

Answer 1

£3.43

Explanation:

Find the lowest common multiple of 15 and 12.

Which is 60.

15×4=60 so 32x4=£1.28

12x5=60 so 43x5=£2.15

2.15+1.28= £3.43