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Find the least positive integer n such that 48n is a square and 18n is a cube.

A6
B12
C18
D24
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 12
Prime exponents require n to contain at least 2² × 3 = 12; then 48n = 24² and 18n = 6³.
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