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9 February, 15:16

Jeff has some coins so he can put in 6 bags or 9 bags with no coins left but if put in 5 bags 2 coins left. So at least how many coins Jeff should have

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  1. 9 February, 15:25
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    72

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Jeff can divide the coin evenly in 6 or 9 bags, so the number of coin should have 9 and 6 as the factor. The lowest common factor for 6 and 9 will be:

    6 = 2 x 3

    9 = 3^2

    LCF = 2 x 3^2 = 18

    From here you need to find the common multiple of 18 that will have 2 remainder after divided by 5. When 18 (divided by 5, it will left 3 as remainder.

    Multiple of 3 that give 2 remainder after divided by 5 will be 3x4 = 12. Then least coin Jeff should have will be: 4x18 = 72
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