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Juanita is making necklaces to give as presents. she plans to put 15 beads on each necklace. beads are sold in packages of 20. what is the least number of packages she can make necklaces and have no beads left over?

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User Jevl
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3 packages of beads.
Each package has 20 beads so that would leave 5 left over after making 1 necklace. 3x5 is 15 which will give you all the beads to make your 3rd necklace.
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User Andre Elrico
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