Nicholas is setting out some snacks for friends he is having over. He has 12 crackers and 15 slices of cheese. If he wants each plate to be identical, with no food left over, what is the greatest number of plates Nicholas can prepare?

Nicholas is setting out some snacks for friends he is having over. He has 12 crackers and 15 slices of cheese. If he wants each plate to be identical, with no food left over, what is the greatest number of plates Nicholas can prepare?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.3: Solve Mixture Applications

Problem 3.51TI: Michaela has $2.05 in dimes and nickels in her change purse. She has seven more dimes than nickels....

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