4. The iced tea vending machine holds 143 bottles of iced tea. The vending machine serviceman brought in'boxes of iced tea that each hold ten eight-packs. How many eight packs will the machine hold? A. 17 B. 20 C. 18 D. 24

To find out how many eight-packs the iced tea vending machine can hold, divide the total number of bottles (143) by the number of bottles in each eight-pack (which is 8). So, 143 bottles ÷ 8 bottles per eight-pack = 17.875. Since you can't have a fraction of an eight-pack, we round down to 17. So, the correct answer is A. 17. Here's a fun fact: Did you know that iced tea was first popularized in the United States during the 1904 World's Fair? In a bid to quench the attendees’ thirst in the sweltering heat, vendors began serving this chilled beverage, and it quickly became a favorite! If you're ever stuck with a tricky math problem, try breaking it down into smaller, manageable parts! Often, simplifying the problem can help you get to the answer more easily. Don't forget to double-check if you've accounted for all necessary conversions, as it can be easy to skip a step in calculations!