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A school needs 75 light bulbs. Bulbs come in a package of 8. How many packages should the school order 

 Mar 17, 2017
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9.375 or 9 (rounded) 

 Mar 17, 2017
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75 / 8 = 9.375. But, since 9 x 8 = 72, then to have 75 you will need 10 package of 8 each or 80 light bulbs. Then 80 - 75 = 5 left over, or 5 spare light bulbs.

 Mar 17, 2017

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