A number theory problem by A Former Brilliant Member
Number Theory
Level
2
What is the smallest possible positive integer such that:
when divided by 5 leaves remainder 1,
when divided by 7 leaves remainder 2,
when divided by 9 leaves remainder 3?
The answer is 156.
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