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What is the smallest whole number that leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 and a remainder of 1 when divided by 3?

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  • A8
  • B13
  • C18
  • D23

Step-by-Step Solution

Numbers that leave remainder 3 on division by 5 are 8, 13, 18, 23, ... Of these, 13 also leaves remainder 1 when divided by 3 .
Answer: B) 13

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