What is the possible total number of boxes required if an individual has 60 books and they fit 15 books per box?

What is the possible total number of boxes required if an individual has 60 books and they fit 15 books per box?

• A. 5 boxes
• B. 4 boxes
• C. 6 boxes
• D. 3 boxes

Answer: (A)

To determine the total number of boxes required, we need to divide the total number of books by the number of books that can fit in each box. In this scenario, the individual has 60 books and can fit 15 books per box. The calculation is straightforward: 60 books divided by 15 books per box equals 4 boxes. This means that to store all 60 books, the individual would need 4 boxes. Therefore, the correct choice should reflect this calculation. The option indicating 5 boxes does not accurately reflect the quotient obtained from dividing the total number of books by the capacity per box.

To determine the total number of boxes required, we need to divide the total number of books by the number of books that can fit in each box. In this scenario, the individual has 60 books and can fit 15 books per box.

The calculation is straightforward:

60 books divided by 15 books per box equals 4 boxes.

This means that to store all 60 books, the individual would need 4 boxes. Therefore, the correct choice should reflect this calculation. The option indicating 5 boxes does not accurately reflect the quotient obtained from dividing the total number of books by the capacity per box.