MATH PUZZLE The Merchant Puzzle A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for shipping. In one shipment, he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes, how many cartons did he ship? SOLUTION: 11 cartons total 7 large boxes (7 * 8 = 56 boxes) 4 small boxes (4 * 10 = 40 boxes) 11 total cartons and 96 boxes