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A mother is planning a birthday party. She will give each child 15 balloons. There are 50 balloons per packet. How many packets does the mother need if there will be 16 children?

  • A. 17
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 50
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the total number of balloons needed, multiply the number of children by the balloons each child will receive: 16 children * 15 balloons = 240 balloons. Since there are 50 balloons per packet, divide the total number of balloons needed by the balloons per packet: 240 balloons · 50 balloons per packet = 4.8 packets. As you cannot buy a fraction of a packet, the mother will need to round up to the nearest whole number of packets, which is 5. Therefore, the correct answer is 5 packets. Choice A (17) is incorrect because it does not accurately calculate the number of packets needed. Choice C (6) is incorrect as it overestimates the number of packets required. Choice D (50) is incorrect as it does not consider the number of children and balloons per child in the calculation.