document.write( "Question 166271: Three lighthouses on three nearby islands flash their lights every evening beginning at 8:35pm. On one island, the ligh flashes every 45 seconds. The lighthouse on the second island has a light that flashes every 2 minutes. The third lighthouse flashes a light every 1 1/4 minutes. At what time will all three lights flash together again? \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #122546 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! FACTORING EACH OPF THE TIMES IN MINUTES WE THEN FIND THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR. \n" ); document.write( "45=2*2*2*5 \n" ); document.write( "120=2*2*2*3*5 \n" ); document.write( "75=3*5*5 \n" ); document.write( "NOW WE HAVE 2*2*2*3*5*5=600 MINUTES AFTER 8:35 THEY WILL ALL FLASH. \n" ); document.write( "600MIN.=10 HOURS. \n" ); document.write( "THUS THE TIME WILL BE 8:35 PM+10:00=6:35 AM. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |