A number theory problem by Nayonika Gangoly
Number Theory
Level
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Four bells start ringing at intervals of 12, 16, 24 and 36 minutes respectively . They start ringing simultaneously at 12 O'clock ( pm) . Find when will they ring together again.
3:56 pm
2:24 pm
5:00 pm
2:42 pm
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1 solution
LCM of intervals would give you the next time the bells would ring again.