An aquarium has 32 different habitats. Each habitat has between 15 and 24 fish. What is the least and greatest number of fish that they could have?(1 point)
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360 fish and 480 fish
360 fish and 480 fish
480 fish and 1,248 fish
480 fish and 1,248 fish
480 fish and 11,520 fish
480 fish and 11,520 fish
480 fish and 768 fish
The least number of fish that could be in the aquarium is when each habitat has the minimum number of fish, which is 15. Since there are 32 habitats, the least number of fish is 15 x 32 = 480 fish.
The greatest number of fish that could be in the aquarium is when each habitat has the maximum number of fish, which is 24. Since there are 32 habitats, the greatest number of fish is 24 x 32 = 768 fish.
Therefore, the least number of fish is 480 and the greatest number of fish is 768.
To find the least and greatest number of fish that could be in the aquarium, we need to consider the range of fish in each habitat.
The minimum number of fish in each habitat is 15, and the maximum is 24.
To find the least number of fish, we multiply the minimum number of fish in each habitat (15) by the total number of habitats (32).
15 fish/habitat * 32 habitats = 480 fish
So, the least number of fish they could have is 480 fish.
To find the greatest number of fish, we multiply the maximum number of fish in each habitat (24) by the total number of habitats (32).
24 fish/habitat * 32 habitats = 768 fish
So, the greatest number of fish they could have is 768 fish.
Therefore, the least number of fish is 480 and the greatest number of fish is 768.
To find the least and greatest number of fish in the aquarium, you need to consider the range of fish in each habitat and then calculate the total minimum and maximum number of fish.
The range of fish in each habitat is between 15 and 24. To find the least number of fish, you assume that each habitat has the minimum number of fish. So, you multiply the minimum number of fish, 15, by the number of habitats, 32:
Minimum number of fish: 15 fish/habitat * 32 habitats = 480 fish
Similarly, to find the greatest number of fish, you assume that each habitat has the maximum number of fish. So, you multiply the maximum number of fish, 24, by the number of habitats, 32:
Maximum number of fish: 24 fish/habitat * 32 habitats = 768 fish
Therefore, the least number of fish they could have is 480 fish, and the greatest number of fish they could have is 768 fish.