Solve the Division Problem: How Many Cookies Did Sarah Buy to Share Equally?

Question

Sarah bought cookies and distributed them equally to four friends.

How many cookies does Sarah buy?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Check each multiple-choice option to see if it is divisible by 4 using the last two digits of each number.

Let's apply the solution:

Choice 1: 316316
The last two digits are 1616. Check divisibility by 4: 16÷4=416 \div 4 = 4, exactly divisible.

Choice 2: 315315
The last two digits are 1515. Check divisibility by 4: 15÷4=3.7515 \div 4 = 3.75, not exactly divisible.

Choice 3: 314314
The last two digits are 1414. Check divisibility by 4: 14÷4=3.514 \div 4 = 3.5, not exactly divisible.

Choice 4: 313313
The last two digits are 1313. Check divisibility by 4: 13÷4=3.2513 \div 4 = 3.25, not exactly divisible.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 316316, as it is the only number that is divisible by 4.

Answer

316