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the exit to garrett's house is after exit 51 but before exit 62. the number on the exit sing is not a prime nunber. the number is a multiple of 3 and a multiple of 4. what is the number on the exit sing to garret's house? explain how you found the answer.

the exit to garrett's house is after exit 51 but before exit 62. the number on the-example-1

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60 is the answer to this question
User Brent Mannering
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52
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? No
continue

53
- is prime? Yes
continue

54
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? Yes
- is multiple of 4? No
continue

55
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? No
continue

56
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? No
continue

57
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? Yes
- is multiple of 4? No
continue

58
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? No
continue

59
- is prime? Yes
continue

60
- is prime? No
- is multiple of 3? Yes
- is multiple of 4? Yes

Therefore 60 is the answer, as it fits all the conditions


Simple trial and error.
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