Question

The lowest common multiple of 10, 15 and p is 150. Find the two possible values of p which are odd numbers.

Answer 1

p = 3, p = 5

Explanation:

Express 150 as a product of prime factors, that is

150 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 5

Thus 2 odd factors of 150 are 3 and 5

The possible values of p are 3 and 5