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
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.
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.