What is the minimum number of rulers that can be shared among 4, 7 or 8 friends?
To be able to share rulers among 4, 7 or 8 friends, the number of rulers must be divisible by 4, 7 and 8.
Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56
Multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56
Lowest common multiple of 4, 7 and 8: 56
Minimum number of rulers that can be shared among 4, 7 or 8 friends: 56
Answer(s): 56
