The number of boxes in a warehouse can be divided evenly into 6 equal shipments...

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Magoosh

The number of boxes in a warehouse can be divided evenly into 6 equal shipments by boat or 27 equal shipments by truck. What is the smallest number of boxes that could be in the warehouse?

A. 27
B. 33
C. 54
D. 81
E. 162

OA C

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

Magoosh

The number of boxes in a warehouse can be divided evenly into 6 equal shipments by boat or 27 equal shipments by truck. What is the smallest number of boxes that could be in the warehouse?

A. 27
B. 33
C. 54
D. 81
E. 162

OA C

This question is basically asking us to find the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 27

The LCM of 6 and 27 = 54

Answer: C

Cheers,
Brent