A book distributor is trying to divide an order of textbooks into equally sized groups for shipping in cartons. The textbooks ca

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A book distributor is trying to divide an order of textbooks into equally sized groups for shipping in cartons. The textbooks ca

n be divided into groups of 12, groups of 15, or groups of 18, with no books left over. Which of the following inequalities is satisfied if N is the smallest possible total number of textbooks?
A. 100 < N < 150
B. 150 < N < 200
C. 200 < N < 250
D. 250 < N < 300

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Phoenix [80] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-02T14:41:56+03:00

Phoenix [80]3 years ago

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Calculate least common factor of 12, 15 & 18.
It will be 180.
answer is
<span>B. 150 < N < 200</span>