SOLUTION: If 60 trays are neede to pack 720 eggs in batches of 12, how many trays are needed if the eggs are packed in batches of 18?

Question 1174069: If 60 trays are neede to pack 720 eggs in batches of 12, how many trays are needed if the eggs are packed in batches of 18?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 1st phrase is not relevant.
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how many trays are needed if the eggs are packed in batches of 18?
720/18
Answer by ikleyn(52824) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Notice that the numbers 60 and 12 in the problem formulation are not necessary, excessive input data.

It serves for only one purpose to confuse the reader and to distract his (or her) attention.

You may meet such problems from time to time as puzzles, or even at contests among young and/or very young students.

So, be ready, be prepared and do not get swoon . . .

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