When a number is divided by 5, the remainder is 2.
When the same number is divided by 8, the remainder is 7.
What is the smallest possible number?
Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
Multiples of 5 (+2): 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Multiples of 8(+7): 15, 23, 31, 39, 47
Smallest possible number: 47
Answer(s): 47