You are making necklaces for your friends. you have 72 blue beads and 42 red beads. each friend will receive an identical necklace, and all beads must be used. (a) what is the greatest number of friends who can receive a necklace? explain your reasoning. (b) how many of each color bead will each friend receive on the necklace? explain your reasoning.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility