One box of cake mix makes a maximum of 24 cupcakes. A caterer needs 300 cupcakes for an event.

What is the minimum number of boxes of cake mix he will need?

11

12

13

We are given the data that in each box of cupcakes the capacity is a maximum of 24. There are 300 cupcakes required. Hence the number of boxes needed is 300 cupacakes / 24 cupcakes / box. The answer is equals to 12. 5. Since there is no such thing as 0.5 box, the answer is rounded up to C. 13