My class is selling flowers. We want to arrange them so that they are all in equal rows with no row containing different types of plants. Using the numbers from the table provided, what is the largest # of plants we can put in each row? (Marigolds-48 pots, Pansies-24 pots, Primroses-36 pots)

I am confused, not sure what the question is asking because of the rows. would it be 24 because the flowers are all in their own row? Or would it be 60? 3 rows of 5 four times? Please help

see my solution to your previous question.

This is the same type of question, except you now have 3 items.

let me know what your answer is.

I came up with the answer of 12. Common greatest factor is 12. hope I did it right!Thanks again!

yes, each row will contain 12 flowers of the same kind

4 rows of marigold = 48
2 rows of panise = 24
3 rows of primrose = 36

Thanks! It was hard when I wasn't thinking that way! Now, I am able to do the rest of my homework without any trouble! Thanks for explaining it!

To determine the largest number of plants you can put in each row, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the number of pots for each type of flower. In this case, you have Marigolds with 48 pots, Pansies with 24 pots, and Primroses with 36 pots.

To find the GCD, you can use a method called prime factorization. Begin by finding the prime factors of each number:

- For 48: 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
- For 24: 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
- For 36: 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Next, identify the common prime factors shared by all three numbers:

- 2 x 2 x 2 = 8
- 3

Now, to find the GCD, multiply the common prime factors:

- GCD = 8 x 3 = 24

Therefore, the largest number of plants you can put in each row is 24. This means you can arrange the flowers into rows of 24 plants, making sure that each row contains only one type of plant.