A number leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3 and a remainder of 2 when divided by 5. What is the smallest positive integer that satisfies these conditions? (2023)
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A number leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3 and a remainder of 2 when divided by 5. What is the smallest positive integer that satisfies these conditions? (2023)
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The smallest number that satisfies both conditions is 11 (11 % 3 = 2 and 11 % 5 = 1).
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Q: A number leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3 and a remainder of 2 when divided by 5. What is the smallest positive integer that satisfies these conditions? (2023)
Solution: The smallest number that satisfies both conditions is 11 (11 % 3 = 2 and 11 % 5 = 1).
