Question 18
Mrs Lim was carrying a basket of eggs to the market when a passer-by bumped into her. She dropped the basket and all the eggs broke. The passer-by, wishing to pay for the loss, asked, “How many eggs were there in your basket?” Mrs Lim replied, “I do not remember exactly, but when I count by 3s, there are 2 eggs left over; when I count by 5s, there are 3 left over; and when I count by 7s, there are 4 left over.” At least how many eggs were in the basket?