Water Glasses on a shelf are broken and must be replaced.  The replacement cost can be cut in half if you can figure out how many glasses were broken.  Here are your clues:  There were more than 24 glasses, but less than 100 glasses. If the glasses were in rows of 6, there would be 3 left over. If the glasses were in rows of 8, there would be 7 left over.  How many glasses would be left over if you arranged the glasses in rows of 24? Explain your thinking. You can attach an image if you'd like.

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Water Glasses on a shelf are broken and must be replaced.  The replacement cost can be cut in half if you can figure out how many glasses were broken.  Here are your clues: 

  • There were more than 24 glasses, but less than 100 glasses.
  • If the glasses were in rows of 6, there would be 3 left over.
  • If the glasses were in rows of 8, there would be 7 left over. 

How many glasses would be left over if you arranged the glasses in rows of 24? Explain your thinking. You can attach an image if you'd like.

How many glasses would be left over if you arranged the glasses in rows of 24? Explain your thinking. You can attach an image if
you'd like.
Transcribed Image Text:How many glasses would be left over if you arranged the glasses in rows of 24? Explain your thinking. You can attach an image if you'd like.
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