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Red roses come 3 to a package, and white roses come 5 to a package. If an equal number of red and white roses are wanted to make bouquets, what is the minimum number of each that can be purchased?

options: A) 8 B) 15 C) 16 D) 24

I have no idea what this answer is.Please help

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You have to find the lowest common multiple of 5 and 3, which is 5 × 3 = 15, answer B. I hope this helps!
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The answer is B) 15.
I hope this helps.
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