Question

When a heap of pebbles is arranged into groups of 32 each 10 pebbles are left over. When they are arranged in heaps of 40 each, 18 pebbles are left over and when in groups of 72 each, 50 are left over. The least number of pebbles in the heap is​

Answer 1

Answer:

1418

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, 32-10=22

40-18=22

72-50=22

required number of pebbles = (LCM of 32, 40 and 72) - 22

=1440-22= 1418