Monday, September 3, 2012
Challenge Problem 9/4-9/7
Here's this week's
challenge problem! Solve this problem with family or friends and bring your
answer to class. Remember to turn it in (with your NAME)
to the clear box in the classroom. All answers are due by the end of the school
day on Friday. Good Luck and Happy Solving!!
What is the
least number that leave a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, a remainder of 2
when divided by 4, a remainder of 1 when divided by 3, and a remainder of 0
when divided by 2?
What is the
least number that leave a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, a remainder of 2
when divided by 4, a remainder of 1 when divided by 3, and a remainder of 0
when divided by 2?
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ANSWER: 58
ReplyDeleteWorking with each clue, s you can determine that:
(1) it is an even number
(2) the last digit is 8.
Test the numbers 8, 18, 28, 38, etc., to find one that has both a remainder of 2 when divided by 4 and a remainder of 1 when divided by 3.