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During February, Kevin will water his ivy every third day, and water his cactus every fifth day. Will Kevin water both plants together again in February? Explain.

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 No, he will not because there is only 27-29 days in February and 15 is the only common multiple of 3 and 5.

JeanaShupp

Answer: Yes, Kevin can water both plants together again.


Step-by-step explanation:

Given:  Kevin waters his ivy every third day, and his cactus every fifth day

such that the number of days after Kevin will water both plants together again=least common multiple of 3 and 5= 15

Thus, after 15 days Kevin can water both plants together again.

As in February, there are 28/29 days , thus if he waters plants before 13/14 february respectively[28-15=13, 19-15=14], then he will sure water both plants in february again.


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