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Finding the LCM of 4, 5, and 6; we find out it is 60. Now, 60+1=61, and that is in the range of D.
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Finding the LCM of <math>4</math>, <math>5</math>, and <math>6</math>; we find it is <math>60</math>. Now, <math>60+1=61</math>, and that is in the range of <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \text{60 and 79}}.</math>
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Revision as of 15:43, 22 November 2017

Problem 12

The smallest positive integer greater than 1 that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4, 5, and 6 lies between which of the following pairs of numbers?

$\textbf{(A) }2\text{ and }19\qquad\textbf{(B) }20\text{ and }39\qquad\textbf{(C) }40\text{ and }59\qquad\textbf{(D) }60\text{ and }79\qquad\textbf{(E) }80\text{ and }124$

Solution

Finding the LCM of $4$, $5$, and $6$; we find it is $60$. Now, $60+1=61$, and that is in the range of $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \text{60 and 79}}.$

See Also

2017 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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