alexandraangel6894 alexandraangel6894
  • 03-07-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

The students in a school can be arranged in 12, 15 and 18 equal rows and also into a solid square. What is the lowest number of students that can be in the school?

Respuesta :

caylus
caylus caylus
  • 03-07-2021

Hello,

Let's x then number of students.

x is divisible by 12,15,18 thus by 180 (lcm)

x=180*k is a square

2²*3²*5*k= a square ==> k=5

x=180*5=900

Proof:

900/12=75

900/15=60

900/18=50

900=30²

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

definition of cell theory
Is there another way to say 3.6 divided by 0.09
How do Maycomb and its outlying areas react to the beginning of the trial?
How is the text structured in this passage from the prologue?
HELP ME !!! Read the sentence below. I couldn’t differentiate between Jaime and his brother because they were identical twins. Use your knowledge of base words
After four years in college, Josie owes $65,800 in student loans. The interest rate on the federal loans is 4.5% and the rate on the private bank loans is 2%. T
Someone please do this
please help me! I will give brainliest! :) have a great day! Answer these questions about the nervous system: 1. Describe the role of the nervous system. 2. Des
x f(x) 2 3 3 8 4 15 5 24 Compare the function represented by the table to the function represented by the graph to determine which statement is true The answer
do you agree with repealing the 19th amendment?