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The first number larger than 300 that is a multiple of both
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21 Apr 2018, 03:52
21 Apr 2018, 03:52
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The first number larger than 300 that is a multiple of both 6 and 8 |
324 |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right explanation and solution
Re: The first number larger than 300 that is a multiple of both
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21 Apr 2018, 22:27
21 Apr 2018, 22:27
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Number larger than 300 which is multiple of both 6 and 8 has to be multiple of 24.
So number greater than 300 and divisible by 24 is 312.
Hence B is greater than A.
So number greater than 300 and divisible by 24 is 312.
Hence B is greater than A.
Re: The first number larger than 300 that is a multiple of both
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12 Aug 2022, 21:09
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Get the LCM: 2^3 and 3 = 24
Now start the search: I tried 15 x 24 = 360 and then 13 x 24 = 312.
Done. B > A.
Now start the search: I tried 15 x 24 = 360 and then 13 x 24 = 312.
Done. B > A.
