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<math>10</math> cans would hold <math>120</math> ounces, but <math>128>120</math>, so <math>11</math> cans are required. Thus, the answer is <math>\mathrm{(E)}</math>. | <math>10</math> cans would hold <math>120</math> ounces, but <math>128>120</math>, so <math>11</math> cans are required. Thus, the answer is <math>\mathrm{(E)}</math>. | ||
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| + | We can divide <math>128/12</math> and round up because there are a whole number of cans. | ||
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| + | <math>128/12 = 10R8\longrightarrow 11\longrightarrow \fbox{E}.</math> | ||
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Problem
One can hold 
ounces of soda. What is the minimum number of cans needed to provide a gallon (
ounces) of soda?
Solution 1
cans would hold 
ounces, but 
, so 
cans are required. Thus, the answer is 
.
Solution 2
We can divide 
and round up because there are a whole number of cans.
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