I bought number of mangoes at 35 for 2. I divided the whole into 2 equal parts , one part of which is sold at 17 and other at 18 mangoes per Rs .1. I spent and received an integral no. Of rupees, but bought the least no. Of possible mangoes. How many did I buy.

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mathmale · Answer

Would you mind using the correct units of measurement?  What does 35 represent?  2?

sshayer · Answer

Take LCM of 2,17,18,35
That is the least number of mangoes bought.