12 goes into 156, 13 times Number of boxes = 13 ALTERNATIVELY Let x= Number of boxes 12 pencils = 1 box 156 pencils =x box Cross multiply to solve for the value of x 12×x=156×1 Divide both sides by 12 12 goes into 156, 13 times Number of boxes =13 ALTERNATIVELY Using ratio and proportion If 12 pencils =1 box 156 pencils =
1 box ×156 pencils
12 pencils
=13 boxes Note: 1. Pencils cancel each other 2. 12 divides itself 1 time and 156,13 times