Question

10. +

10. LCM and GCF
Sweet Charlotte has 24 pounds of popcorn, 36 pounds of fudge,
and 144 pounds of lollipops. They will ship out boxes that
contain all 3 items. Each box will have the same amount of
popcorn, fudge, and lollipops. What is the max number of boxes
they can ship out?
A 2 boxes B. 4 boxes C 12 boxes D. 24 boxes
A
B

Answer 1

12 boxes or C.

Explanation:

Max = divide.

GCF=12.

LCM = 144.

Difference:

144/12 or 12.

So 12 boxes

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