10 small boxes into a carton- Math Riddle
72.Math Riddles
A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for shipping. In one shipment, he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes, how many cartons did he ship?
- A.106
- B.90
- C.115
- D.96
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Explanation : 7 large boxes (7 x 8 = 56 boxes) 4 small boxes (4 x 10 = 40 boxes) So the answer is 11 total cartons for 96 boxes