Mathematical Problems

Odd Oranges ★★

Greengrocer C. Carrot wants to expose his oranges neatly for sale. Doing this he discovers that one orange is left over when he places them in groups of three. The same happens if he tries to place them in groups of 5, 7, or 9 oranges. Only when he makes groups of 11 oranges, it fits exactly.

The question: How many oranges does the greengrocer have at least?

The answer: Click here!

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