What is the smallest multiple of 13 that, when divided by 6, 8, and 12, leaves remainders of 5, 7, and 11 respectively?

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The number sought must be divisible by 13 and satisfy the remainder conditions: leaving 5 when divided by 6, 7 when divided by 8, and 11 when divided by 12. Among the given choices, 143 is the smallest number meeting all these criteria.

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