alleryStart learning →What is the smallest positive whole number n for which 5/18 × n is a whole number?
A5
B9
C18
D90
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 18
5 and 18 share no factor, so n must be a multiple of 18; the smallest is 18.
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