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Magellan has decided to make party baskets for the fundraiser. Balloons are sold in bags of 20, party horns are sold in bags of 10, and there are 8 candy bars in a package. How many of each should he buy so there are an equal number of balloons, horns, and candy bars in each basket?  \n2. A radio station is having a promotion in which every 12th caller receives a free concert ticket, and every 15th caller receives alimo ride. Which caller will be the first one to win both?  \n3. Cups are sold 5 to a package and plates are sold 10 to a package. If you want to have the same number of each item for a party, what is the least number of packages of each you need to buy?  \n4. Tony needs to ship 12 comedy DVDs, 24 animated DVDs, and  \n30 musical DVDs. He can pack only one type of DVD in each box, and he must pack the same number of DVDs in each box. What is the greatest number of DVDs Tony can pack in each box?  \n5. Mei has 15 oranges, 9 peaches and 18 pears. 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