Problema Solution
Paper plates come in packages of 60.Napkins come in packages of 80.Natasha wants the same number of plates and napkins for a school dance.What is the fewest number of plates she will need to get?
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The problem statement is ambiguous, there is no information about how many are expected to attend. If Natasha is purchasing napkins and there must be fewer packages of napkins, then the least common denominator will determine how many packages could be purchased:
240
So, 4 packages of 60 or 3 packages of 80, hence 3 packages of 80 will be fewer.