Question

Melissa bought markers and pens at a store.

The store sold the markers in packages of 8 and the pens in packages of 12.
Melissa bought as few packages of markers and pens as possible to have the same number of markers as pens.
How many markers did Melissa buy altogether?

Answer 1

Answer: Melissa bought 3 packages of markers and 2 packages of pens

Step-by-step explanation: 8 times 3 = 24 and 12 times 2 = 24