Lyn D.
asked • 12/26/18Hello, I would like help with an exercise.
Many people entered a restaurant,
If they sit in table of 6 places one person stays standing
If they sit in table of 8 places one person stays standing
If they sit in table of 10 places one person stays standing
How many person entered the restaurant, knowing that it's less than 200 persons?
Thank you.
Mark M. answered • 12/26/18
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
A hint to get your started.
The number must be the least common multiple of 6, 8, and 10 plus 1.
What is that number?
Lyn D.
i usdersand it, we have to multiple commun and uncommun facteurs :)12/27/18
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Hello sir, thank you for your fast response the teacher used le modulo; n number of persons n-1=0 [6] n-1=0 [8] n-1=0 [10] than she did: n-1= k . 3. 5. 2^3 n-1=k.120 n=121 why did she used 5, 3 and 2^3 ?12/26/18