When a number is divided by 8, the remainder is 7.
When the same number is divided by 9, the remainder is 2.
What is the smallest possible number?
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Multiples of 8 (+7): 15, 23, 31, 39, 47
Multiples of 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45
Multiples of 9(+2): 11, 20, 29, 38, 47
Smallest possible number: 47
Answer(s): 47