Question

Q.1> Find the smallest 3-digit number which is exactly divisible by 6, 8 and 12.

Answer 1

120

Answer 2

Ok so......
the LCM of 6, 8, and 12 is 24

100/24 = 4 and change
the next larger multiple is 5
5 x 24 = ????
Whats your answer???

Answer 3

Why did you choosed to go for calculating the LCM ?

Answer 4

Well LCM means Least Common Multiple, and since we are trying to find MULTIPLIES of 120..... well before we did not know it was 120 so the LCM of x! Does that make sense?? :))

Answer 5

When your doing these problems ALWAYS find the LCM it will save you soo much time!