December 02, 2013
Multiples and Common Multiples
multiple of a number = the product of the number and any
nonzero whole number
a.) List all the multiples of 8 that are less than or equal
to 100.
b.) List all the multiples of 12 that are less than or equal
to 100.
c.) What are the common multiples of 8 and 12 from the
two lists?
d.) What is the least common multiple of 8 and 12?
e.) Lyle noticed that the list of common multiples has a
pattern. Describe a pattern in the list of numbers that Lyle
might have seen.
December 02, 2013
The Florist Shop
The florist can order roses in bunches of one dozen
and lilies in bunches of 8. Last month she ordered the
same number of roses as lilies. If she ordered no more
than 100 roses, how many bunches of each could she
have ordered?
roses:
lilies:
What is the smallest number of bunches of each that
she could have ordered?
Number
of each
kind of
flower
Number
of
bunches
of roses
Number
of
bunches
of lilies
December 02, 2013
Hot Dogs & Buns
What is the least amount of hot dogs and buns
you can buy so that you have none left over?
Buns are sold in packages of 8 and hotdogs are
sold in packages of 10.
December 02, 2013
Pigs & Chickens
When I look out at my backyard, I see pigs
and chickens. I see 14 heads and 40 feet.
How many pigs and how many chickens are in
my yard?
December 02, 2013
When I went to the auto show, I saw cars and
motorcycles. I saw 14 vehicles and 40 wheels.
How many cars and how many motorcycles are
in the auto show?