Question

a number P is divided by 12, 15 and 18. In each case tge remainder is 5. Find the smallest value of P

Answer 1

Answer:

P = 185

Step-by-step explanation:

First find the lowest Common Multiple of 12, 15 and 18:-

12 = 2 * 2 *  3

15 = 3 *  5

18 = 2 * 3 * 3

LCM =   2* 2* 3 *3 * 5 = 180

 So the answer is 185.