Question

Ray wanted to put his tomato plants in rows with the same numbers of plants in each row. He knew that if he planted 5,6, or 7 rows of tomatoes, he would have at least one plant left over. However, his plants could be placed evenly in 8 rows. Which of the following numbers could be the numbers of tomato plants Ray has?
A. 128
B. 210
C. 240
D. 336

Answers

Ms. Sue
It can't be B or C because they are evenly divisible by 5.

Now, check out A and D.

Anne
ok thanks
Anne
is it A?
Ms. Sue
Yes, it's A.

Anne
thank you
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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