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Two boats leave a jetty at 14 00.The first one returns to the jetty every 25 minutes and the second one returns every 30 minutes.At what time will the two boats next be at the jetty at the same time?

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Explanation:

find the LCM of 25 and 30

it will be 150min/2h 30min

add to 14 00

14:00+02:30=4:30pm

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