numbers > 100 which when divided by 5 leave a remainder of 4 :
104 109 114 119 124 129 134 139 ....
numbers > 100 which when divided by 6 leave a remainder of 3 :
105 111 117 123 129 134 ,,,
ahhh looks like 129 is in both lists, so ......
Jhon received at least 100 flowers from an admirer. When he tried to place 5 flowers in each vase, he found that she had 4 flowers left over.When he tried to place 6 flowers in each vase, he found that she had 3 flowers left over.
What is the smallest number of roses he could have received?
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