GED Math: Solving Word Problems with Long Division and Donuts

Understanding the Problem

• 🎯 The problem asks to determine the number of donut boxes needed for an order of 150 donuts, given that each box holds a maximum of 12 donuts.
• 💡 This scenario requires using long division to find the solution.

Performing Long Division

• ➗ Set up the long division with 150 as the dividend and 12 as the divisor.
• ➡️ 12 goes into 15 one time (1 x 12 = 12). Subtracting 12 from 15 leaves 3.
• ➡️ Bring down the zero to make 30. 12 goes into 30 two times (2 x 12 = 24). Subtracting 24 from 30 leaves 6.
• ➡️ The result of the division is 12 with a remainder of 6.

Interpreting the Remainder

• 📦 12 boxes filled completely would hold 12 * 12 = 144 donuts.
• ⚠️ The remainder of 6 donuts still needs a box.
• ➡️ Therefore, an additional box is required for the remaining 6 donuts, making the total number of boxes needed 13.
• ✅ The final answer requires rounding up to accommodate the entire order.