Alyson has 46 beads to make bracelets. Each bracelet has five beads. How many more beads does Alyson need so that all the beads she has are used? Explain

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Skye Cooper

23 April, 08:55

Alyson has 46 beads to make bracelets. Each bracelet has five beads. How many more beads does Alyson need so that all the beads she has are used? Explain

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Melina Doyle · Answer 1

Let's try division first. 46:5 = 9 1/5. So, that doesn't work.

Next, we will find the next multiple of five. This is 50. 46+4=50. Right now, Alyson can only make 9 bracelets. (5 x 9 = 45) She needs 4 more to use all of her beads, making 10 bracelets.