There are between 50 and 60 eggs in a basket. When Mohammed counts by 3's,There are two eggs left over. When he counts by 5's there are 4 left over. How many eggs are there in the basket?

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When Mohammed counts by 3's:

3 • 19 = 57

57 + 2 = 59

Two eggs left over.

When Mohammed counts by 5's:

5 • 11 = 55

55 + 4 = 59

Four eggs left over.

There are 59 eggs in the basket.