Question

A heap of stones can be made up into groups of 21. When made up into groups of 16, 20, 25 and 45 there are 3 stones left in each case. How many stones at least can there be in the heap?

Answer 1

LCM of 16, 20, 25, 45 = 2 × 5 × 2 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 3600

The heap contain 3600 + 3 = 3603 stones at least.

3603 stones at least can there be in the heap.