Big book Test 8 Section 6 Q 30

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What should be the process to solve this question?

The answer is E

Least possible value for 11k =13p should be lcm of 11 and 13
Look for lcm of 13 ad 12 which is 143.
11(s-1)=143
s=14
13(r-1)=143
r=12
r+s=26

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Thanks a lot! Makes sense now! :slight_smile: