Fred, Max, and Ken went trick or treating. Fred had 2 bags of candy with 45 pieces each. Max had 3 bags with 20 pieces each and Ken had 4 bags of candy with 15 pieces each. The boys combined the candy and shared it among 12 people. How much candy is leftover?

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Irvin Richard

9 July, 13:45

Fred, Max, and Ken went trick or treating. Fred had 2 bags of candy with 45 pieces each. Max had 3 bags with 20 pieces each and Ken had 4 bags of candy with 15 pieces each. The boys combined the candy and shared it among 12 people. How much candy is leftover?

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Lesly Edwards · Answer 1

Fred's candies in total = 2 * 45 = 90 candies

Max's candies in total = 3 * 20 = 60 candies

Ken's candies in total = 4 * 15 = 60 candies

Total candies = 90 + 60 + 60 = 210 candies

Dividing 210 candies for 12 people = 210 : 12 = 17 reminders 6

Leftover candies = 6