I have got some chocolates to be distributed. When they are put in packets of 2, 3, 4, or 5 each, I am left with one. If they are put in packets of seven, I am left with none. What is the minimum number of chocolates that I have? Please answer
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301
Step-by-step explanation:
LCM(2,3,4,5)=60
We need to find a minimum number in the format of 60a+1=7k
Lets try with value of a starting from 1
61- not divisible by 7
121- not divisible by 7
181- not divisible by 7
241- not divisible by 7
301/7=43, so 301 is the minimum required number
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