On the Fourth of July Sam took a red pill at 8 A.M. and a green pill at noon. The next day he took a white pill at 10 P.M. He takes the red, green, and white pills every 5, 7, and 24 hours, respectively. How often does he take all three together? When in August will this first happen, if at all?

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On the Fourth of July Sam took a red pill at 8 A.M. and a green pill at
noon. The next day he took a white pill at 10 P.M. He takes the red,
green, and white pills every 5, 7, and 24 hours, respectively. How often
does he take all three together? When in August will this first happen, if
at all?
Transcribed Image Text:On the Fourth of July Sam took a red pill at 8 A.M. and a green pill at noon. The next day he took a white pill at 10 P.M. He takes the red, green, and white pills every 5, 7, and 24 hours, respectively. How often does he take all three together? When in August will this first happen, if at all?
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