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Let the total number of flowers Radha had at first be x

After visiting first temple number of flowers remaining with

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After visiting second temple number of flowers remaining

her =

=

After visiting third temple number of flowers remaining

her =

=

At last flowers remaining are 3

i.e.,

⇒

(take L.C.M on left side and solve)

⇒ 2x-x = 3 × 8

(multiply by 8 on both the sides)

⇒ x = 24

∴Number of flowers she took to temple at first is 24