16. A group of soldiers was asked to fall in line making rows of three. It was found that there was one soldier extra. Then they were asked to stand in rows of five. It was found there were left 2 soldiers. They were asked to stand in rows of seven. Then there were three soldiers who could not be adjusted. At least how many soldiers were there in the group?
16. A group of soldiers was asked to fall in line making rows of three. It was found that there was one soldier extra. Then they were asked to stand in rows of five. It was found there were left 2 soldiers. They were asked to stand in rows of seven. Then there were three soldiers who could not be adjusted. At least how many soldiers were there in the group?
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Transcribed Image Text:| 16. A group of soldiers was asked to fall in line making rows of three. It was
found that there was one soldier extra. Then they were asked to stand in
rows of five. It was found there were left 2 soldiers. They were asked to
stand in rows of seven. Then there were three soldiers who could not be
adjusted. At least how many soldiers were there in the group?
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