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The Chinese Remainder Theorem · Challenge problem

Bell A rings at minutes 2,11,20,…2, 11, 20, \ldots (every 99 minutes), bell B at minutes 5,17,29,…5, 17, 29, \ldots (every 1212 minutes) and bell C at minutes 8,23,38,…8, 23, 38, \ldots (every 1515 minutes). At what minute do all three first ring together?