Answer: a) 36 and b) 4 and 3 respectively.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Number of boxes each package of raisins contains = 9
Number of granola bars in a box = 12
We need to find the least number he can buy of each so that he has exactly the same number of granola bars and boxes of raisins.
Least number = L.C.M.
So, we will find L.C.M. of 9 and 12 which is equal to 36.
So, the required least number would be 36.
Number of boxes would be [tex]\dfrac{36}{9}=4[/tex]
Number of granola bars would be [tex]\dfrac{36}{12}=3[/tex]
Hence, a) 36 and b) 4 and 3 respectively.
