Pens come in packages of 6. Pencils come in
packages of 8.
a. What is the smallest number of packages of
pens and of pencils you need to buy in order
to have the same number of pens and
pencils?
2. How many pens and how many pencils will
you have?​

Respuesta :

A. The Least common multiple between 6 and 8 is 24, so you have to buy 4 packages of pens and 3 packages of pencils.

2. Since you bought 24 pens and 24 pencils, you have 48 pens and pencils in all

Answer: you have to buy 3 packages of each

Step-by-step explanation:

Bc you need to find the factors of 8 and 6 then compare answers