Question

Patsy has cheerleading practice every fourth day. She wants to be in the school play, but they have practice every sixth day. If both start on September 5th, what would be the next date she has to choose between cheerleading and play practice? Show your work and explain.

what I put is: The LCM of 6 and 4 is 12, so on the 12th of September she will have to choose between play and cheerleading practice.

am I correct?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

you are correct about the 12 day period ... but
..."If both start on September 5th..."

the question asks for the date of the next conflict