Question

A mother is planning a birthday part. She will give each child 15 balloons. There are 50 balloons per packet. How many packets does the mother need if there will be 16 children? A. 17 B. 5 C. 6 D. 50

Answer 1

(15 balloons/child)(16 children)

= 240 balloons

240 balloons/(50 balloons/packet)

= 4.8 packets = 5 packets

The correct answer is B.

Answer 2

16 children who will each have 15 balloons, you need 16*15=240 balloons

the balloons are sold in packs of 50

he needs 240/50=4.8 or 5 packets