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3. Cups are sold in packages of 8. Napkins are sold in packages of 12.

a. What is the fewest number of packages of cups and the fewest numb
packages of napkins that can be purchased so there will be the same
cups as napkins?
b. How many sets of cups and napkins will there be?

3. Cups are sold in packages of 8. Napkins are sold in packages of 12. a. What is-example-1

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Answer:

A. The fewest number of packages of cups and napkins that can be purchased so that they will be the same is 3 packages of cups and 2 packages of napkins.

B. I'm not sure what this part is asking, I hope someone else comes in and helps.

Explanation:

Part A Explanation:

3 packages of cups gives you 24 cups total

2 packages of napkins gives you 24 napkins total

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