SSAT Math Question 254: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 254
8. Ruiwen plans to give a box of raisins to each of her 35 party guests. There are 8 boxes of raisins in each package. How many packages must she buy?
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The answer is C
Divide 35 by 8 to find out how many packages are needed. The result is 4 with a remainder of 3. Thus, 5 packages are needed.
Test the answers, starting with choice (A) because you are looking for the minimum number of packages needed. Neither choice (A) nor choice (B) provides enough boxes for the guests. Choice (C) does.