What is the shortest length which can be divided into 5 cm, 8 cm or 10 cm portions without any remainder?
Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Multiples of 10: 10, 20, 30, 40
Shortest length that can be divided
= Lowest common multiple of 5 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm
= 40 cm
Answer(s): 40 cm