SOLUTION: it was possible to arrange a battalion of solider in Group of12,15or20. it was also possible to arrange them in the from square find the minimum number of solider in a battalion? g

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Question 1058435: it was possible to arrange a battalion of solider in Group of12,15or20. it was also possible to arrange them in the from square find the minimum number of solider in a battalion? give me answer now
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the lowest common multiple of 12, 15, and 20. Then find a perfect square number that has this LCM as a factor.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the minimum number of solider in a battalion?
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     A battalion is a military unit. The use of the term "battalion" varies by nationality and branch of service. 
     Typically a battalion consists of 300 to 800 soldiers.

From this Wikipedia article.