Arithmetic ReasoningQuestion 16 of 120
If 168 pencils are packed equally into boxes of 12, how many boxes are needed?
a.12
b.16
c.18
d.14
Explanation
Dividing 168 pencils by 12 pencils per box gives exactly 14 boxes. Because 12 times 14 equals 168, there is no remainder and no extra box is required.
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