43. A science museum is giving away a magnetic liquid kit to
every 50th guest and a plasma ball to every 35th guest until
someone receives both prizes.
a. Which numbered guest will receive both a magnetic
liquid kit and a plasma ball?
b. How many people will receive a plasma ball?

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Answer:

The correct answer is. A. 350th guest will receive both prizes. B. 10 people will receive a plasma ball.

Step-by-step explanation:

A magnetic liquid kit prize every 50 guests and a plasma ball every 35 guests

Who will receive the magnetic liquid kit prize?:

  1. Guest 50th
  2. Guest 100th
  3. Guest 150th
  4. Guest 200th
  5. Guest 250th
  6. Guest 300th
  7. Guest 350th
  8. Guest 400th and so on, in case no coincidence would happen.

Who will receive the plasma ball?

  1. Guest 35th
  2. Guest 70th
  3. Guest 105th
  4. Guest 140th
  5. Guest 175
  6. Guest 210th
  7. Guest 245th
  8. Guest 280
  9. Guest 315th
  10. Guest 350th.

As you can see, Guest 350th will be the first one to receive both prizes and including him or her, a total of ten guests will receive the plasma ball until that moment. There wasn't any coincidence before Guest 350th.

Answer:

The correct answer is. A.

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