Question

1. hotdogs are sold in packages of 10 and hotdog buns are sold in packages of 8. what is the least number of hot dogs and buns that angel must buy so that she has the same number of each? (7-2)

a 20
b 40
c 80
d 100

Explanation:

Step1: Find LCM of 10 and 8

Prime factorize 10: \(10 = 2\times5\)
Prime factorize 8: \(8 = 2^3\)
LCM is product of highest powers: \(2^3\times5 = 40\)

Answer:

B. 40