Question

Use the lists of multiples to answer the problem. Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, . . . Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, . . . A baker is baking muffins and cookies for a big event. The baker places a tray of cookies and a tray of muffins in the oven. The cookies bake for 8 minutes, and the muffins bake for 12 minutes. When they are done, the baker removes the tray and replaces it with another tray of the same item. How many minutes will pass until the baker first needs to remove the cookies and the muffins at the same time? minutes

Answer 1

24 minutes

Explanation:

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Answer 2

24 minutes

Explanation:

Look at the lists of multiples and find the first instance of the same number appearing in both lists.

Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, ...

Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, ...

The first number that appears in both lists is 24, so the answer is 24.

Answer: 24 minutes