Question 25
MediumOriginal questionWhat is the smallest number that is exactly divisible by every whole number from 1 to 10?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
We need LCM(1, 2, …, 10).
Highest prime powers up to 10: , , 5, 7.
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Worth noting
840 is the LCM of 1 to 8 and is not divisible by 9. 1,260 uses and is not divisible by 8.
- Concept
- LCM of a run of consecutive numbers
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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