What is the minimum number of highlighters that can be shared among 2, 8 or 10 pupils?
To be able to share highlighters among 2, 8 or 10 pupils, the number of highlighters must be divisible by 2, 8 and 10.
Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Multiples of 10: 10, 20, 30, 40
Lowest common multiple of 2, 8 and 10: 40
Minimum number of highlighters that can be shared among 2, 8 or 10 pupils: 40
Answer(s): 40