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Which is the smallest number divisible by both 9 and 12

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24
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27
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C
36
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72
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Solution

The correct option is C 36
The smallest number divisible by both 9 and 12 is the smallest common multiple of 9 and 12.

Multiples of 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63...
Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60...

From the list of multiples of 9 and 12, we can see that 36 is the least common multiple of 9 and 12.

So, 36 is the smallest number divisible by both 9 and 12.

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