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A whole number larger than 2 leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by each of the numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6. What is the smallest such number?

 Mar 19, 2019
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Maybe 62 ?

 Mar 19, 2019
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thanks

CorbellaB.15  Mar 19, 2019
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LCM of 3, 4, 5, and 6 =10*2*3=60. Then, add 2 for the remainder to get 60+2=62.

 

You can also use modular arithmetic. cool

 Mar 19, 2019

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