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A shopkeeper in Jaipur has 48 marbles and 60 chocolates.
He wants to make identical gift packets using all items, with each packet having the same number of marbles and the same number of chocolates.
What is the greatest number of packets he can make?

Class 6Factors and MultiplesPlaying with Numbers
  • A24
  • B12
  • C11
  • D13

Step-by-Step Solution

We need the highest common factor of 48 and 60. 48 = 2x2x2x2x3, 60 = 2x2x3x5. Common factors: 2x2x3 = 12. So 12 packets.
Answer: B) 12

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