Problema Solution

Tritan Candies uses two sizes of boxes, 6 in. long and 8 in. long. These are packed end to end in bigger cartons to be shipped. What is the shortest-length carton that will accommodate boxes of either size without any room left over? (Each carton must contain boxes of only one size; no mixing is allowed.)

Answer provided by our tutors

fidn LCM of the boxes

6 = 2*3

8 = 2*2*2

LCM = 2*2*2*3 = 24

we need bigger box of 24 inches.