SOLUTION: DJ Joe wants to organize 127 CD’s into storage boxes. Each storage box can hold a maximum of 10 CD’s. What is the least number of storage boxes needed? (1) 10 (3) 12 (2) 11 (4)

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Question 210718: DJ Joe wants to organize 127 CD’s into storage boxes. Each storage box can hold a maximum of 10 CD’s. What is the least number of storage boxes needed?
(1) 10 (3) 12
(2) 11 (4) 13

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide 127 CDs by the maximum number (10) per box, then round up to the next whole number.
127%2F10+=+12and a remainder of 7.
So at least 13 boxes will be required.