Word problem

Question

Erica has 45 pieces of costume jewelry. Each drawer of her jewelry box can hold 12 pieces. How many drawers can she completely fill?

Answer 1

R=(1 drawer)/(12 pieces)

multiply times 45 pieces

n=R•45

n=3.75 drawers

 

we need to have an integer number of drawers so round up

n=4 drawers

 

The 4 drawers can hold 48 pieces so we have space for 3 more pieces. 

 

She can completely fill only 3