Anita owns a beauty supply store.
Every two weeks she receives a supply of shampoo.
Every four weeks she receives a carton of nail polishes.
Every eight weeks she receives a box of combs.
Every twelve weeks she receives a box of hair dyes.
If Anita received a shipment of all these supplies today, when is the next time all
four supplies will arrive on the same day? (2 points) (Find the LCM of 2,3,8
and 12)

Question

Anita owns a beauty supply store.
Every two weeks she receives a supply of shampoo.
Every four weeks she receives a carton of nail polishes.
Every eight weeks she receives a box of combs.
Every twelve weeks she receives a box of hair dyes.
If Anita received a shipment of all these supplies today, when is the next time all
four supplies will arrive on the same day? (2 points) (Find the LCM of 2,3,8
and 12)

australopithecus · Answer

All you are expected to do in this question is find the lowest number that multiplies with 2, 3 and 8 that gives you the same answer Here look at this site: https://www.mathsisfun.com/least-common-multiple.html It should explain it for you.